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DSP F21

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Missile Warning TrackingGEOCOSPAR 2001-033ALaunched 8/6/2001

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: USA 159 [DSP21]
Launch Vehicle: Titan 402B
Launch Date: 8/6/2001

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: GEO
Altitude: 35,780 km
Inclination: 2.9 deg
Dry Mass: 2,200 kg
Total Mass: 2,360 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type

Missile Warning Tracking

Payload Category

EW*

Payload Class

D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. Space Systems Command
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman

Constellation

Name: Defense Support Program
Active Satellites: 3

Registry

COSPAR ID: 2001-033A
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/400