USA-169

USA-169
Launch of USA-169
Mission typeCommunications
OperatorUnited States Air Force
COSPAR ID2003-012A
SATCAT no.27711
Mission duration10 Years
Spacecraft properties
Spacecraft typeMilstar
ManufacturerLockheed Martin
Launch mass4500 Kg
Start of mission
Launch date8 April 2003 13:43 UTC
RocketTitan IV (401)B/Centaur-T (B-35/TC-23)
Launch siteCape Canaveral, SLC-40
ContractorLockheed Martin
Orbital parameters
Reference systemGeocentric orbit
RegimeGeosynchronous orbit

USA-169 (also known as Milstar-2 4) is an American Communications satellite which was operated by the United States Air Force. Launched in April 2003, it is the last Milstar-2 communications satellite.