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milsat_v_c_o_TPMBK (unnumbered, ca. 1975-89) by Mike Acs

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milsat_v_c_o_TPMBK (unnumbered, ca. 1975-89)

I don’t know my military satellites, and a brief scan of images turned up nothing that even remotely looked like this…especially with those antennas/dishes that look like they belong on a space station artist’s concept.
Whatever it is, it’s enabling the white naval vessels, still in daylight, to engage the enemy aircraft and/or naval vessels, emerging along the terminator line, with a missile already on its way. I assume the spotlighted depiction of them is to merely enhance their visibility for illustrative purposes, and NOT that they’re in the spot beam of some other satellite. Who knows though.
I’m sure the aircraft depicted are generic, although they look like MIGs from long ago, so they should be neutralized early on. The landmasses may be generic as well. No artist signature unfortunately.

USAFsat/p11_v_bw_o_n (1967 LM&SC photo no. M51167-35P) by Mike Acs

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USAFsat/p11_v_bw_o_n (1967 LM&SC photo no. M51167-35P)

“LOCKHEED SATELLITE -- Artist’s concept shows satellite built by Lockheed Missiles & Space Co. for the Air Force. Craft will carry aloft two types of reflective optical surfaces for exposure to space environment. Also, instruments aboard will measure radiation and other space phenomena.”

I have no idea what this was designated as, or if it even flew, but it’s really cool looking. Sort of a mini, precursor LDEF? And who knows what else was onboard. Note also the two small thrusters on opposing sides of the satellite’s face, angled…to I assume induce/maintain spin stabilization.

Beautiful & meticulous artwork by Mr. Jack Young.
To my fellow Brother in Arms, THANK YOU:

www.aeroclassics.us/artist.html
Credit: Aero Classics website