DSP 3-1

USA / USAF

Also known as IMEWS-14 and USA 039 or DSP F14

Launch data:

Designation 20066 / 89046A
Launch date 14 Jun 1989
Launch siteCC, LC-41
Launch vehicle Titan 4(02)A/IUS
Mission Military: early warning
Geostationary orbit:
Location classified orbit (at a time was at 39°W)

Specifications:


Prime contractor TRW
Platform  
Mass at launch around 2200 kg
Mass in orbit  
Dimension 6.7 m dia x 10 m long (deployed)
Solar array  
Stabilization spin stabilized
DC power 1485 W
Design lifetime  

Probably downlinks in S- and X-band. Has a wide field infrared telescope to provide real-time warning of missile launches (6000 infrared detectors)

Ref: #14, #15, #78a - update:13.12.04