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DMSP F-3

retired
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Orbit: LEOLaunched 5/1/1978
Technical Specifications
Verified technical details
Dry Mass
447 kg
Total Mass
1177 kg
Power
Unknown
Design Life
Unknown
Stakeholders

Operator

U.S. Air Force

Manufacturer

RCA Astro Electronics (Astro Space)
Launch Mission

DMSP 5D F-3

5/1/1978