Status
Success
Rocket
Mission Details
DMSP-5D3 F18 (USA-210)
DMSP-5D3 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5D3) is the eleventh and most recent version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
This series introduced a improved version of the DMSP-5D2 3-axis stabilized bus with integrated propulsion system, so that the satellite itself acted as an upper stage for the launch vehicle. It consisted of a single Star-37XFP motor and the ISS (Integrated Stage System) control system featuring four axial hydrazine thrusters. Power was supplied by a single, articulated 8-segmented solar array.
Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit
Location
SLC-3E, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
2009
60th orbital launch attempt
United Launch Alliance
34th mission
13th mission of 2009
33rd successful mission
29th consecutive successful mission
Atlas V
18th mission
4th mission of 2009
17th successful mission
8th consecutive successful mission