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USA 197 (DSP 23) (32287)
COSPAR: 2007-054A | Alt Name: DSP F23
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32287
International Designator
2007-054A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 197 (DSP 23)
Alternative Name
DSP F23
Type
Payload
Status
Unknown
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The USA 197 (DSP 23) satellite, also known as DSP F23, is a US early warning satellite built by NGST for the AFSMC. Launched on November 11, 2007, from SLC37B at AFETR using a Delta 4H launch vehicle, it has dimensions of approximately 10 meters in length, 3.3 meters in diameter, and a span of 11.5 meters. The satellite weighs about 2,349 kg at launch with a dry mass of 2,200 kg. Its mission is to provide early warning capabilities, equipped with deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, and batteries for power generation. The shape of the satellite includes a cylinder with two panels attached, designated as BUS DSP B18, and it operates in space using an MRE-4 motor.
Physical Characteristics
Length
10
Diameter
3.3
Span
11.5
Dry Mass
2200
Launch Mass
2349
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
DSP 23
Purpose
Early Warning
Mission
Early Warning
Manufacturer
NGST
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DSP B18
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
MRE-4
Equipment
?
Power System
4 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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