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USA 081


Also called Singleton 3

General


Designation 21949 / 92023A
Launch date 25 Apr 1992
Country of origin United States
Mission Military: SIGINT (Singleton)
Perigee/Apogee 900 km
Inclination 85°
Period  
Launch vehicle Titan 2 #15

Equipped with a 10 m diameter rotating radar, built by TRW, 1500 kg
part of the Wide Area Surveillance System (WASS) of the USAF

Would downlink on 258.155 MHz (narrowband FM). Is only active over certain regions such as the United States and part of Europe.

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