# DMSP 5D-1/F05

> American military meteorological satellite, lost in a launch failure in 1980

**Wikidata**: [Q113172211](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q113172211)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dmsp-5d-1-f05

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **DMSP 5D-1/F05**:

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## Summary  
DMSP 5D-1/F05 was an American military meteorological satellite designed for the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP). It was lost during a launch failure on July 15, 1980, shortly after liftoff from Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 West. The satellite was part of the TIROS-N series and built by RCA Corporation.

## Key Facts  
- **Launch Date:** July 15, 1980, at 02:22:11 UTC  
- **Launch Vehicle:** Thor DSV-2U (rocket number 304)  
- **Launch Site:** Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 West  
- **Manufacturer:** RCA Corporation  
- **Program:** Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP)  
- **Satellite Model:** TIROS-N  
- **Power Source:** Solar array (1 unit)  
- **Outcome:** Launch failure, destroyed same day  
- **Alternative Names:** DMSP Block 5D F-5, DMSP-F05, Advanced Meteorological Satellite 5  

## FAQs  
### Q: What was the purpose of DMSP 5D-1/F05?  
A: It was a military meteorological satellite designed to provide weather data for the U.S. Department of Defense under the DMSP.  

### Q: Why did DMSP 5D-1/F05 fail?  
A: The satellite was lost due to a launch failure of its Thor DSV-2U rocket shortly after liftoff on July 15, 1980.  

### Q: Who built DMSP 5D-1/F05?  
A: It was manufactured by RCA Corporation as part of the TIROS-N satellite series.  

## Why It Matters  
DMSP 5D-1/F05 was part of a critical U.S. military program aimed at monitoring weather conditions for defense operations. Its loss highlighted the risks of space launches and contributed to improvements in launch vehicle reliability. The DMSP program itself has been vital for global weather forecasting, military planning, and environmental monitoring since the 1960s. Although this satellite never reached orbit, its design lineage influenced later successful missions in the DMSP series.  

## Notable For  
- **Military Role:** One of the early DMSP satellites dedicated to defense-related meteorological data.  
- **Launch Failure:** A rare example of a DMSP mission lost during launch.  
- **TIROS-N Heritage:** Part of the TIROS-N series, a proven satellite model adapted for military use.  

## Body  
### Launch Details  
- Launched on **July 15, 1980**, from **Vandenberg Space Launch Complex 10 West**.  
- Used a **Thor DSV-2U** rocket (serial number 304).  
- The mission ended in failure shortly after liftoff.  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Model:** TIROS-N, adapted for DMSP.  
- **Power:** Single solar array.  
- **Manufacturer:** RCA Corporation.  

### Program Context  
- Part of the **Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP)**, a long-running U.S. military effort for weather monitoring.  
- DMSP satellites provided data for strategic and tactical military operations.  

### Aftermath  
- The satellite was **destroyed** on the same day as its launch.  
- No operational data was collected due to the failure.  

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## References

1. [Source](https://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/dmsp-5d1.htm)
2. Jonathan's Space Report
3. [Source](https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA598477.pdf)