DSAP-5A [NRO]
DSAP-5A (Defense Satellite Application Program Block 5A) was the sixth version of the military meteorological satellites of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.
The designation DMSP-5A (Defense Meteorological Satellite Program Block 5A) was retroactively assigned to these satellites.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Meteorology |
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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-5A F1 (OPS 0054) | 1970-012A | 11.02.1970 | Va SLC-10W | Thor-DSV2U Burner-2 | ||
DSAP-5A F2 (OPS 0203) | 1970-070A | 03.09.1970 | Va SLC-10W | Thor-DSV2U Burner-2 | ||
DSAP-5A F3 (OPS 5268) | 1971-012A | 17.02.1971 | Va SLC-10W | Thor-DSV2U Burner-2 | with NRL-PL 170A, NRL-PL 170B, NRL-PL 170C |