DSP P2 Satellite Bus

Data current as of 2026-07-20.

The DSP P2 bus accounts for 3 cataloged objects, of which 3 are in orbit and 0 are active. Most are built by TRW. The largest operator on this bus is SAMSO. The first launched in 1975, the most recent in 1977.

3
In orbit
0
Active
3
Total launched
0
Reentered

DSP P2 launched per year

1 1975: 1 object launched 1976: 1 object launched 1977: 1 object launched 1975 1976 1977
Still in orbit Click a year to list its satellites.

Typical specifications

Most common values across cataloged DSP P2 satellites.

Manufacturer TRW
Purpose Early Warning
Launch mass 1040 kg
Dry mass 980 kg
Length 7.1 m
Diameter 3 m
Span 7.5 m
Shape Cyl + 4 Pan
Power 4 deployable fixed solar arrays, solar cells, batteries
Propulsion MRE-4
Design life 2 years
Equipment ?
Typical orbit 1433 min period, 2° inclination

Top operators

SAMSO 3

Top countries

US 3

DSP P2 satellites

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Name NORAD COSPAR Owner Launched Orbit Status Track
OPS 3151 (DSP 7) DSP F7 09803 1977-007A SAMSO Feb 6, 1977 1476 min, 4.6° Inactive
OPS 2112 (DSP 6) DSP F6 08916 1976-059A SAMSO Jun 26, 1976 1448 min, 3.3° Inactive
OPS 3165 (DSP 5) DSP F5 08482 1975-118A SAMSO Dec 14, 1975 1433 min, 2.2° Inactive

Frequently asked questions

How many DSP P2 satellites are there?

The catalog lists 3 objects built on the DSP P2 bus. 3 are in orbit and 0 have reentered.

How many DSP P2 satellites are in orbit?

3 DSP P2 objects are currently in orbit, of which 0 carry an active status.

Who builds the DSP P2 bus?

The DSP P2 bus is most commonly built by TRW.

When did the first DSP P2 satellite launch?

The first cataloged DSP P2 satellite launched in 1975, and the most recent in 1977.

Satellite data compiled by KeepTrack from CelesTrak, Space-Track, and GCAT, provided under CC BY-NC 4.0.