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LIPS 2
retired
Technology Demonstration
LEO
COSPAR 1983-008B
Launched 2/9/1983
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
OPS 0252 [NOSS5]
Launch Vehicle
Atlas H
Launch Date
2/9/1983
Last Contact
1/1/1993
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
1,110.5 km
Inclination
63.39 deg
Dry Mass
56 kg
Total Mass
56 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Naval Research Lab
Manufacturer
U.S. Naval Research Lab
Registry
COSPAR ID
1983-008B
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/081
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LIPS-2 was launched successfully in February 1983, enabling tactical communication with naval ships.
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Mar 31, 2025
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