SLDCOM 2

USA


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SLDCOM = Satellite Launch Dispenser Communications System
Also called: USA 72

Launch data:

Designation 21775 / 91076A
Launch date 08 Nov 1991
Launch site Va, SLC-4E
Launch vehicle  Titan-4(03)A
Mission Military: Communications
Elliptical Earth orbit:
Perigee / Apogee 1200 x 11600 km
Eccentricity 4.07E-01
Inclination 63.4 deg
Period 240 min

SLDCOM under construction by NRL


Spacecraft data:

Prime contractor  NRL
Operator NRO
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Sub satellites


NOSS-2 2A / USA 074 (21799 / 91076C)
NOSS-2 2B / USA 076 (21808 / 91076D)
NOSS-2 2C / USA 077 (21809 / 91076E)

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