<i>Defense Support Program</i>: DSP satellite in space<br><p>A painting of a Defense Support Program satellite from the U.S. Air Force Art collection.
</p><p>Primary function: Detection<br>
Dimensions:
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<ul><li>Diameter: 22 ft.</li>
<li>Height: 32 ft. 9 in. with solar panels deployed</li>
<li>Weight: 5250 lbs</li>
<li>Power: Solar panels generating 1485 watts</li>
<li>Orbit: 22 300 miles</li></ul>
USAF
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