DSP F13

USA

Spacecraft n°:

USA satellite n°:

Also known as IMEWS-13 and USA 028 or DSP Fhase 2?

Launch data:

Designation 18583 / 87097A
Launch date 29 Nov 1987
Launch siteCC, LC-40
Launch vehicleTitan-34D Transtage (#148)
MissionMilitary: early warning
Geostationary orbit on:
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Was the refitted 5R satellite. Became operational in Mar 1988 in the Atlantic Ocean region.

Ref: #15, #78a - update: 20.06.08