DSP 3-3

USA

Also known as IMEWS-16 and USA 75 or DSP 16

Launch data:

Designation 21805 / 91080B
Launch date 24 Nov 1991
Launch siteKSC, LC-39A
Launch vehicleShuttle STS-44
Mission Military: early warning
Location classified orbit (at a time was at 70°E)

Specifications:

Prime contractor TRW
Platform  
Mass at launch around 2350 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  




DSP F16 launched by STS-44


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