DSP 3-2

USA

Also known as IMEWS-15 and USA 65 or DSP 15

Launch data:

Designation 20929 / 90095A
Launch date 13 Nov 1990
Launch site CC, LC-41
Launch vehicle Titan 4(02)A/IUS
Mission Military: early warning
Geostationary orbit classified orbit (at a time was at 10°E)

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:7.09.02