SLDCOM 1

USA

SLDCOM = Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications System
Also called USA 59

Launch data:

Designation	20641 / 90050A
Launch date	08 Jun 1990
Launch site	CC, LC-41 (Va?)
Launch vehicle	Titan-4(05)A
Mission	Military: ocean reconnaissance (Triplet)
Elliptical Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee	1200 x 11600 km
Eccentricity	4.07E-01
Inclination	63.4°
Period	240 min

SLDCOM under construction by NRL

Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor	National Reconnaissance Laboratory (NRL)
Platform
Operator	National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Mass at launch	kg
Dry Mass	kg
Basic shape
Dimension (m)
Solar array
Stabilization
DC power
Design lifetime

Sub satellites

USA 060 (20682 / 90050B): NOSS-2 1A
USA 061 (20691 / 90050C): NOSS-2 1B
USA 062 (20692 / 90050D): NOSS-2 1C

Remarks:

Provides tactical intelligence focused support to broad community of users consisting of uniformed military services and government agencies for both exercices and operations.

Ref: #226 - update: 07.03.09