Atlas IIA | DSCS-3 B13

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.

Mission Details

  • Launch date: October 25, 1997 at 12:46 AM UTC
  • Launch vehicle: Atlas IIA
  • Operator: Lockheed Martin
  • Launch site: Cape Canaveral SFS, FL, USA
  • Mission type: Communications