DSCS-3 satellite

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:coverage global
gptkbp:data_transmission secure and reliable
gptkbp:data_usage up to 1.544 Mbps
gptkbp:debut multiple launches
DSCS-3 A
DSCS-3 D
gptkbp:decommissioned 2000s
gptkbp:design 7 years
gptkbp:equipment military terminals
gptkbp:frequency high
high data rate
SHF (Super High Frequency)
7.25 to 7.75 GHz
gptkbp:has_units multiple
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:United_States_military
multiple ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label DSCS-3 satellite
gptkbp:image_processing advanced signal processing
gptkbp:is_integrated_with integrated with ground systems
gptkbp:launch_date gptkb:1982
gptkbp:launch_mass approximately 3,000 kg
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_D
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
gptkbp:mission_duration varied
gptkbp:modulation PSK (Phase Shift Keying)
gptkbp:network mesh network
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:operational_status retired
gptkbp:operational_use gptkb:1983
2000s
gptkbp:orbit_type gptkb:HS-376
gptkb:satellite
yes
digital
third generation
parabolic antenna
DSCS network
gptkbp:orbital_altitude approximately 22,300 miles
gptkbp:payload_capacity approximately 1,000 kg
gptkbp:power_source solar panels
gptkbp:primary_mission military communications
gptkbp:propulsion chemical propulsion
gptkbp:provides_information_on secure data link
gptkbp:purpose secure communications
gptkbp:security yes
gptkbp:status retired
gptkbp:successor gptkb:Wideband_Global_SATCOM
gptkbp:system gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:technology gptkb:military_technology
gptkbp:user_countries limited
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:STS-33_patch
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6