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LEOStar-3

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?Civil or defense satellite bus for use in ?LEO orbit and launch by ?Minotaur IV, or Antares. Lifetime ?7-10 years and delivery possible ?21-36 months after receipt of order. Electrical system solar cells, average power 750W

Subtopics

  • ICESAT 2 Laser Altimetry Mission satellite built by Orbital Sciences Corporation (OSC) for NASA. Used the LEOStar-3 bus.
  • JPSS 2 Meteorology satellite built by Orbital ATK for NASA, NOAA. Used the LEOStar-3 bus.