Defense Satellite Communications System spacecraft fleet.
0 forecast rows linked to this constellation.
| Forecast entry | Year | Satellites | Orbit | Vehicle | Manufacturer | Mission | Launch likelihood |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
30 linked spacecraft shown.
| Spacecraft | Status | Orbit | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|
| DSCS III A-3 | active | GEO | Mar 11, 2003 |
| DSCS III B-11 | active | GEO | Oct 20, 2000 |
| DSCS III B-13 |
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| active |
| GEO |
| Oct 25, 1997 |
| DSCS III B-6 | active | GEO | Aug 29, 2003 |
| DSCS II F-1 | retired | GEO | Nov 3, 1971 |
| DSCS II F-10 | retired | suborbital | Mar 25, 1978 |
| DSCS II F-11 | retired | GEO | Dec 14, 1978 |
| DSCS II F-12 | retired | GEO | Dec 14, 1978 |
| DSCS II F-13 | retired | GEO | Nov 21, 1979 |
| DSCS II F-14 | retired | GEO | Nov 21, 1979 |
| DSCS II F-15 | retired | GEO | Sep 4, 1989 |
| DSCS II F-16 | retired | GEO | Oct 30, 1982 |
| DSCS II F-2 | retired | GEO | Nov 3, 1971 |
| DSCS II F-3 | retired | GEO | Dec 13, 1973 |
| DSCS II F-4 | retired | GEO | Dec 13, 1973 |
| DSCS II F-5 | retired | LEO | May 20, 1975 |
| DSCS II F-6 | retired | LEO | May 20, 1975 |
| DSCS II F-7 | retired | GEO | May 12, 1977 |
| DSCS II F-8 | retired | GEO | May 12, 1977 |
| DSCS II F-9 | retired | suborbital | Mar 25, 1978 |
| DSCS III A-1 | retired | GEO | Oct 30, 1982 |
| DSCS III A-2 | retired | GEO | Sep 4, 1989 |
| DSCS III B-10 | retired | GEO | Nov 28, 1993 |
| DSCS III B-12 | retired | GEO | Jul 2, 1992 |
| DSCS III B-14 | retired | GEO | Feb 11, 1992 |
| DSCS III B-4 | retired | GEO | Oct 3, 1985 |
| DSCS III B-5 | retired | GEO | Oct 3, 1985 |
| DSCS III B-7 | retired | GEO | Jul 31, 1995 |
| DSCS III B-8 | retired | GEO | Jan 21, 2000 |
| DSCS III B-9 | retired | GEO | Jul 19, 1993 |
In 1971 the Air Force launched the first Defense Satellite Communications System II (DSCS II) satellite, a larger spin-stabilized satellite placed in geosynchronous orbit.
The Air Force focused on the Initial Defense Communication Satellite Program (IDCSP), later renamed the Initial Defense Satellite Communications System (IDSCS).
The system was declared operational and renamed the Initial Defense Satellite Communications System (IDSCS) before the final launch of eight satellites.
Airbus is partnering with Blacktree Technology in Team Maier as part of its bid to address Australia’s Joint Project JP 9102 to provide a Sovereign Defense Satellite Communications System.
Space Delta 8 has 635 personnel and operates 66 satellites, including 37 GPS, six Advanced EHF communications, five Milstar, two Enhanced Polar System hosted payloads, 10 Wideband Global Satcom (WGS), and six Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) satellites.
Peraton helps ensure the safe operation of the Space Based Space Surveillance, Operationally Responsive Space-5, Advanced Extremely High Frequency, Milstar, Wideband Global SATCOM, and Defense Satellite Communications System satellites.