DSAP-1 [USAF]
The single DSAP-3 (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 3) was a modified DSAP-2 satellite to provide experimental tactical access to weather data.
It was equipped and launched expressly for tactical uses on 20 May 1965. A tactical readout station near Saigon was built.
The designation DMSP-3 (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 3) was retroactively assigned to this satellite.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Meteorology |
Operator: | US Air Force (USAF), NRO |
Contractors: | RCA Astro |
Equipment: | ? |
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Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | Solar cells, batteries |
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Orbit: | SSO |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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DSAP-3 F1 (OPS 8386) | 1965-038A | 20.05.1965 | Va 4300-B6 | Thor-DSV2S Burner-1 (2) |