Streak
USA
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Delayed from May, June, July, 2005. Classified research satellite, said to carry instruments to characterise the space environment in a sun-synchronous orbit. Experimental satellite built by General Dynamics C4 Systems/Spectrum Astro Space Systems for Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), USA. Launched 2005. Used the SA-200HP bus.
More at: Streak.
Related
- Family
- Earth
- Country
- USA
- Launch Vehicles
- Minuteman, Minotaur 1
- Launch Sites
- Vandenberg SLC8
Chronology
1 event
2005 September 23
02:24 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC8. LV Family: Minuteman. Launch Vehicle: Minotaur 1.- USA 185 - . Payload: Streak STP-R1. Mass: 417 kg (919 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: DARPA. Manufacturer: C4. Class: Earth. Type: Magnetosphere satellite. Spacecraft Bus: SA-200. Spacecraft: Streak. Decay Date: 2006-06-28 . USAF Sat Cat: 28871 . COSPAR: 2005-037A. Apogee: 318 km (197 mi). Perigee: 295 km (183 mi). Inclination: 96.30 deg. Period: 90.70 min. Delayed from May, June, July, 2005. Classified research satellite, said to carry instruments to characterise the space environment in a sun-synchronous orbit..