Encyclopedia entry

DARPASAT

Spacecraft · USA

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American technology satellite. USA 102. GPS receiver and data processor technology tests. Experimental satellite built by Ball Aerospace for DARPA, USA. Launched 1994.

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Family: Medium earth orbit, Technology, Technology satellite
Country: USA
Launch Vehicles: Taurus, ARPA Taurus
Launch Sites: Vandenberg, Vandenberg 576E
Agency: USAF
Bibliography: 2, 279, 6

Chronology

1 event

1994 March 13

22:32 GMT - . Launch Site: Vandenberg. Launch Complex: Vandenberg 576E. LV Family: Taurus. Launch Vehicle: ARPA Taurus.

USA 102 - . Payload: DarpaSat. Mass: 203 kg (447 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: DARPA. Class: Technology. Type: Navigation technology satellite. Spacecraft: DARPASAT. USAF Sat Cat: 23031 . COSPAR: 1994-017B. Apogee: 556 km (345 mi). Perigee: 532 km (330 mi). Inclination: 105.00 deg. Period: 95.50 min. GPS receiver and data processor technology tests. Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space (US Cat B)..

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Chronology

1994 March 13