Atlas II
SuccessDSCS-3 B9 · United States Air Force
Launch time (NET)
Monday, Jul 19, 1993, 22:04 UTC
Launch window
Monday, Jul 19, 1993, 22:04 UTC – Monday, Jul 19, 1993, 22:04 UTC
Provider
United States Air Force
Rocket
Launch pad
Launch Complex 36A, Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA · Open map
Status
Success
The launch vehicle successfully inserted its payload(s) into the target orbit(s).
Mission
DSCS-3 B9
Type
Communications
Orbit
Geostationary Orbit (Direct-GEO)
DSCS-3 (Defense Satellite Communications System 3) are geostationary communications satellites, which provide a robust anti-jam, nuclear hardened capability that supports Department of Defense (DoD) worldwide requirements, White House and Diplomatic communications. They are the follow-on generation of the DSCS-2 satellites.
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