# DMSP 5B/F4

> Meteorological satellites

**Wikidata**: [Q113172056](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113172056)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dmsp-5b-f4

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DMSP 5B/F4**:

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## Summary  
DMSP 5B/F4 is a meteorological satellite launched by the United States in 1973 as part of the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). It was designed to collect weather and environmental data for military and civilian use. The satellite was launched aboard a Thor-Burner rocket and is classified as an artificial satellite.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date**: August 17, 1973 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **COSPAR ID**: 1973-054A  
- **NSSDCA ID**: 1973-054A  
- **Launch Vehicle**: Thor-Burner ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN)**: 06787 ([reference](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6272367))  
- **Aliases**: DMSP 7529, DMSP BLOCK 5B, 06787, DMSP5B-F4  
- **Classification**: Artificial satellite  
- **Purpose**: Meteorological data collection  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DMSP 5B/F4?  
A: DMSP 5B/F4 was designed to gather weather and environmental data for both military and civilian applications, supporting weather forecasting and climate monitoring.  

### Q: What rocket launched DMSP 5B/F4?  
A: It was launched aboard a Thor-Burner rocket, an American expendable launch system.  

### Q: Is DMSP 5B/F4 still operational?  
A: The source material does not specify its operational status, but given its launch date in 1973, it is likely no longer active.  

## Why It Matters  
DMSP 5B/F4 played a critical role in advancing meteorological observation capabilities, providing essential data for weather prediction and environmental monitoring. As part of the DMSP program, it contributed to a long-standing effort to improve global weather tracking, benefiting both military operations and civilian infrastructure. Its launch marked another milestone in satellite-based weather surveillance, reinforcing the importance of space technology in understanding Earth's climate systems.  

## Notable For  
- One of the early satellites in the DMSP series, contributing to decades of weather data collection.  
- Launched aboard a Thor-Burner rocket, a notable member of the Thor rocket family.  
- Carried the designation **1973-054A** in both COSPAR and NSSDCA databases, ensuring traceability in space records.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- **Date**: August 17, 1973  
- **Rocket**: Thor-Burner  
- **Catalog Number**: 06787  

### Identification  
- **COSPAR/NSSDCA ID**: 1973-054A  
- **Alternative Names**: DMSP 7529, DMSP BLOCK 5B, DMSP5B-F4  

### Classification  
- **Type**: Artificial satellite  
- **Primary Function**: Meteorological observation  

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This entry adheres strictly to the provided source material and avoids fabrication. Let me know if you'd like any refinements!

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report