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DMSP 8531

retired

Earth ObservationLEOCOSPAR 1974-015ALaunched 3/16/1974

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: DMSP 8531 Mission
Launch Vehicle: Thor Burner 2A
Launch Date: 3/16/1974
Last Contact: 5/27/1976

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 828 km
Inclination: 98.93 deg
Dry Mass: 192 kg
Total Mass: 192 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Earth Observation
Payload Category: MET
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. Air Force
Manufacturer: RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)

Constellation

Name: DMSP
Active Satellites: 2

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1974-015A
UN Registration: A/AC.105/INF.293