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 type: Communications · Orbit: Geostationary Orbit

Rocket: Atlas IIA · Provider: Lockheed Martin