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DSCS 2-15 (13636)
COSPAR: 1982-106A | Alt Name: DSCS II F-16
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 30, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34D/IUS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13636
International Designator
1982-106A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:01:48 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
12.08°
Right Ascension
326.95°
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Argument of Perigee
247.91°
Period
1514.36 min
Mean Motion
0.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DSCS 2-15
Alternative Name
DSCS II F-16
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSD/DCA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 13636U 82106A 26184.91792471 -.00000079 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 13636 12.0834 326.9489 0002578 247.9058 301.6088 0.95089770104283
Source: Celestrak
Summary
DSCS 2-15 (also known as DSCS II F-16) is a communication satellite launched by the US Air Force on October 30, 1982, from AFETR Launch Complex 40 using a Titan 34D/IUS launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 3.6 meters in length and has a diameter of 2.7 meters with a span of 4.9 meters. It features spin-stabilization with despun antennas and was designed for a 5-year lifetime. DSCS 2-15 is equipped with two X-Band transponders and solar cells for power generation, complemented by batteries. The satellite has a dry mass of 550 kg and a launch mass of 589 kg. Manufactured by TRW, it was operated by AFSD/DCA and serves as part of the Defense Satellite Communications System (DSCS) II constellation for communication purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
3.6
Diameter
2.7
Span
4.9
Dry Mass
550
Launch Mass
589
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.054
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSCS II F-16
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
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