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USA 134 (25019)
COSPAR: 1997-065A | Alt Name: DSCS III B-13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 25, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIA
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25019
International Designator
1997-065A
Epoch
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Inclination
12.80°
Right Ascension
21.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
344.90°
Period
1436.10 min
Mean Motion
1.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 134
Alternative Name
DSCS III B-13
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFSMC/DISA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 25019U 97065A 26185.12855789 -.00000055 00000-0 00000-0 0 9992
2 25019 12.8029 21.5904 0002467 344.9001 209.4956 1.00271697 33129
Source: Celestrak
Summary
The USA 134 satellite, also known as DSCS III B-13, is a communication satellite owned by AFSMC/DISA and manufactured by LMVF. Launched on October 25, 1997, from Launch Complex 36A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using an Atlas IIA launch vehicle, it has a configuration based on the DSCS-3 Bus with 3-axis stabilization. The satellite measures 2.1 meters in length and 1.9 meters in diameter with a span of 9.5 meters, weighing 1232 kg at launch and having a dry mass of 900 kg. It is equipped with 6 SHF transponders and 1 special purpose transponder (SHF and UHF), powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels. Its mission, lasting approximately 10 years, focused on communication purposes for the US military.
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-13
Purpose
Communication
Mission
Communication
Manufacturer
LMVF
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
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