DSCS-3 satellite

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-33_patch
gptkbp:communication secure and reliable
PSK (Phase Shift Keying)
gptkbp:controls gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:country limited
gptkbp:covered_by global
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1.544 Mbps
gptkbp:debut_year multiple launches
DSCS-3 A
DSCS-3 D
gptkbp:decommissioned 2000s
gptkbp:design 7 years
gptkbp:elevation approximately 22,300 miles
gptkbp:equipment military terminals
gptkbp:frequency high
high data rate
7.25 to 7.75 G Hz
SHF (Super High Frequency)
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:United_States_military
multiple ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DSCS-3 satellite
gptkbp:image advanced signal processing
gptkbp:involved_units multiple
gptkbp:is_integrated_with integrated with ground systems
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1982
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_D
approximately 3,000 kg
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:mission gptkb:HS-376
gptkb:battle
gptkb:satellite
digital
third generation
military communications
parabolic antenna
DSCS network
gptkbp:mission_duration varied
gptkbp:network mesh network
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:aircraft
gptkbp:operational_area gptkb:1983
2000s
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:power_output solar panels
gptkbp:propulsion chemical propulsion
gptkbp:provides_information_on secure data link
gptkbp:purpose secure communications
gptkbp:seating_capacity approximately 1,000 kg
gptkbp:security_features gptkb:battle
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wideband_Global_SATCOM
gptkbp:technology gptkb:aircraft