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Aquila-M1

Spacecraft

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Satellite bus built by Millennium Space Systems, USA.

Subtopics

  • RPP National Reconnaissance Office Rapid Pathfinder Program technology satellites were built in less than two years, for under $20 million, to test classified sensors. Experimental satellite built by Millennium Space Systems for NRO, USA. Launched 2011. Used Aquila-M1 bus.

Chronology

1 event

2011 February 6

12:26 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg SLC8. LV Family: Minuteman. Launch Vehicle: Minotaur 1.
  • USA 225 - . Payload: RPP. Mass: 235 kg (518 lb). Nation: USA. Class: Technology. Type: Technology satellite. Spacecraft Bus: Aquila-M1. Spacecraft: RPP. USAF Sat Cat: 37364 . COSPAR: 2011-006A. National Reconnaissance Office Rapid Pathfinder Program technology satellite, probably placed in polar orbit. Built in less than two years for under $20 million to test classified sensors..