NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

USA-97 (DSCS IIIB-10)

Launch Time
Sun Nov 28, 1993 23:40 UTC

Rocket

Atlas II
Image Credit: USAF or NASA
General Dynamics
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 2,479 kN
Payload to LEO: 6,580 kg
Payload to GTO: 2,810 kg
Stages: 2
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 47.5 m

Mission Details

USA-97

Another launch of a satellite to the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS). The Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) provides the United States with military communications to support globally distributed military users. Beginning in 2007, DSCS is being replaced by the Wideband Global SATCOM system. A total of 14 DSCS-III satellites were launched between the early 1980s and 2003.

Payloads: 1
Geostationary Transfer Orbit

Location

SLC-36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, Florida, USA

Stats

1993

79th orbital launch attempt

Atlas II

6th mission
2nd mission of 1993
6th successful mission