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OPS 9431 (DSCS 2-1) (05587)
COSPAR: 1971-095A | Alt Name: DSCS II F-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 1971
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05587
International Designator
1971-095A
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:38:38 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
1.51°
Right Ascension
252.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
357.14°
Period
1436.21 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 9431 (DSCS 2-1)
Alternative Name
DSCS II F-1
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SAMSO/DCA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05587U 71095A 26200.61016970 -.00000120 00000+0 00000+0 0 9999
2 05587 1.5107 252.4697 0004832 357.1413 167.2575 01.00263733122347
Source: Celestrak
Summary
Apologies, there is no summary for this satellite yet. I am working to generate these for every object in the catalog, but it is going to take time.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
2.7
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
500
Launch Mass
526
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.6104
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSCS II A-1
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
DSCS II
Configuration
Spin-stabilization, despun antennas
Motor
?
Equipment
2 X-Band transponders
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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