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STSS

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USA 209
USA 209
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Space Tracking and Surveillance System for missile launch and flight monitoring using infrared sensors Early warning satellite built by Northrop Grumman Space Technology (ex TRW) (prime); Raytheon (sensors) for Missile Defense Agency (MDA) through the U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC),, USA. Launched 2009.

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Family
Military
Country
USA
Launch Vehicles
Thor, Delta 7920-10C
Bibliography
6956, 13235

Chronology

1 event

2009 September 25

12:20 GMT - . Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Complex: Cape Canaveral LC17B. Launch Pad: SLC17B. LV Family: Thor. Launch Vehicle: Delta 7920-10C.
  • USA 208 - . Payload: STSS 1;STSS DEMO 1. Mass: 1,122 kg (2,473 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: Martin. Class: Military. Type: Anti-satellite system target. Spacecraft: STSS. USAF Sat Cat: 35937 . COSPAR: 2009-052A. Space Tracking and Surveillance System for missile launch and flight monitoring using infrared sensors..
  • USA 209 - . Payload: STSS 2;STSS DEMO 2. Mass: 1,122 kg (2,473 lb). Nation: USA. Agency: Martin. Class: Military. Type: Anti-satellite system target. Spacecraft: STSS. USAF Sat Cat: 35938 . COSPAR: 2009-052B. Space Tracking and Surveillance System for missile launch and flight monitoring using infrared sensors..