US Design Series Codes

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Status Prefix Code Status Description Launch Code Launch Description Mission Code Mission Description Vehicle Type Code Vehicle Type Description
C Captive A Air C Transport B Booster
D Dummy B Multiple D Decoy K Pilotless Aircraft
J Special Test (Temporary) C Coffin E Electronic/Communications M Guided Missile or Drone
M Maintenance F Individual G Surface Attack N Probe
N Special Test (Permanent) G Runway I Aerial/Space Intercept R Rocket
R Research H Silo Stored L Launch Detection/Surveillance S Satellite
X Experimental L Silo Launched M Scientific/Calibration V Drone
Y Prototype M Mobile N Navigation    
Z Planning P Soft Pad Q Drone    
    R Ship S Space Support    
    S Space T Training    
    U Underwater U Underwater Attack    
        W Weather    



Last Updated on 05/May/2006