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OPS 9438 (DSCS 2-8) (10001)
COSPAR: 1977-034B | Alt Name: DSCS II F-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 12, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10001
International Designator
1977-034B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:18:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
8.72°
Right Ascension
299.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
157.22°
Period
1509.01 min
Mean Motion
0.95 rev/day
Latitude
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Altitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 9438 (DSCS 2-8)
Alternative Name
DSCS II F-8
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
SAMSO/DCA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10001U 77034B 26185.01279233 -.00000093 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 10001 8.7247 299.4947 0034535 157.2153 212.9233 0.95426876117693
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
550
Launch Mass
612
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.1634
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSCS II C-8
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
TRW
Life Expectancy
5 years
Bus
DSCS II
Configuration
Spin-stabilization, despun antennas
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
2 X-Band transponders
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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