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OPS 7304 (14237)
COSPAR: 1983-078A | Alt Name: OPS 7304
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 31, 1983
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC4W
Launch Vehicle
Titan 34B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14237
International Designator
1983-078A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 7304
Alternative Name
OPS 7304
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
NRO/SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
OPS 7304 (also known as ALT_NAME OPS 7304) is a SIGINT satellite launched on July 31, 1983, from AFWTR Launch Site SLC4W using the Titan 34B launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 5 meters in length with a diameter of 1.5 meters and has a span of 10 meters. It was manufactured by HSES and operates on an HS-318 bus configuration. The satellite's dry mass is 1,000 kg, which matches its launch mass. OPS 7304, also referred to as JUMPSEAT 7 (or QUASAR 5), is owned by NRO/SAFSP and has a mission focused on SIGINT operations. The satellite's shape consists of a cylinder with two panels and a dish.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5
Diameter
1.5
Span
10
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan + Dish
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
JUMPSEAT 7 (or QUASAR 5)
Purpose
SIGINT
Mission
SIGINT
Manufacturer
HSES
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Jumpseat
Configuration
HS-318 bus
Motor
?
Equipment
?
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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