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Mission
Government/Top Secret · GSO
Milstar (Military Strategic & Tactical Relay) is the tactical and strategic multiservice satellite system designed to provide survivable communications for U.S. forces worldwide.
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| USA 143 (MILSTAR-2 1) 1999-023A | Payload | 1099 × 5146 km · 28.2° | Globe |
| TITAN 4B CENTAUR R/B 1999-023B | Rocket body | 706 × 5144 km · 28.3° | Globe |
COSPAR ID 1999-023. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).