Spacecraft n°: |
USA satellite n°: |
Also called USA 127
Launch data:
| Designation
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23967
/ 96042A
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Launch
date | 25 Jul 1996 - 12:42 UT |
| Launch site | CC, LC36A |
| Launch vehicle | Atlas-2 (AC-125 #101) |
| Mission | Military: Communications |
| Geostationary orbit: |
Tested in 171.5°W
Location
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Begin
|
End
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Position
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L:
25 Jul 1996
|
Aug
1996
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171.5°W
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Oct
1996
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Jan
1999
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25°W
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orbit
classified (98°W?)
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It is the first of the series to have an enhanced EHF payload, adding nine more
channels. This was accomplished on a very short schedule with advanced,
miniaturized digital technology so that no additional spacecraft resources were
required.
Ref: #7, #15 - update: 27.10.04