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USA 93 (22719)
COSPAR: 1993-046A | Alt Name: DSCS III B-9
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 19, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22719
International Designator
1993-046A
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:59:01 GMT
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Inclination
13.92°
Right Ascension
14.04°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
80.33°
Period
1453.82 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 93
Alternative Name
DSCS III B-9
Type
Payload
Status
Non-operational
Owner
AFSMC/DISA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22719U 93046A 26184.95766109 -.00000122 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 22719 13.9206 14.0447 0001702 80.3300 276.4498 0.99049113 25359
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The satellite USA 93 (also known as DSCS III B-9) is a communication spacecraft operated by AFSMC/DISA and manufactured by MMVF. Launched on July 19, 1993, from LC36A at AFETR using an Atlas II launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 2.1 meters in length, 1.9 meters in diameter, and a span of 9.5 meters when deployed. It weighs approximately 1232 kilograms at launch and has a dry mass of 900 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with a configuration known as DSCS-3 Bus featuring 3-axis stabilization and includes six SHF transponders along with one special purpose transponder capable of both SHF and UHF frequencies. Its power supply consists of two deployable solar arrays and batteries. Designed for a mission lifetime of ten years, USA 93 has a box shape with two panels and operates in a communication role.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2.1
Diameter
1.9
Span
9.5
Dry Mass
900
Launch Mass
1232
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSCS III B-9
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
MMVF
Life Expectancy
10 years
Bus
DSCS III
Configuration
DSCS-3 Bus, 3-Axis stabilization
Motor
AOCS
Equipment
6 SHF transponders, 1 special purpose transponder (SHF and UHF)
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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