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OPS 9845 (DMSP 5D-2 F6)

NonoperationalWeatherLEO

Observes the atmosphere and oceans for meteorology and climate monitoring.

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Launch

Launch date
December 21, 1982 at 02:38 AM UTC
Launch site
Vandenberg SFB, USA
Launched by
SM-65E Atlas →
Operator
United States Air Force
Mission
DMSP-5D2 F6
Launch record
View full launch →

Orbit

Orbit regime
LEO
Apoapsis
795 km
Periapsis
785 km
Inclination
98.59°
Orbital period
100.66 min

Identity

COSPAR (Int'l)
1982-118A
NORAD catalog №
13736
Object type
Payload
Owner / operator
United StatesUnited States
Radar cross-section
3.3278 m²
Status
Nonoperational

End of mission

Fate
No longer operational — remains in orbit as inactive.
Final status
Nonoperational