USA-205
Launch of a Delta II rocket carrying an experimental satellite (STSS-ATRR) for the Missile Defense Agency. | |
Names | STSS-ATRR Block 2010 Spacecraft Risk Reduction |
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Mission type | U.S. military technology demonstration |
Operator | Missile Defense Agency / U.S. Air Force |
COSPAR ID | 2009-023A |
SATCAT no. | 34903 |
Start of mission | |
Launch date | 5 May 2009, 20:24:25 UTC |
Rocket | Delta II 7920-10C (Delta D341) |
Launch site | Vandenberg, SLC-2W |
Contractor | United Launch Alliance |
Orbital parameters | |
Reference system | Geocentric orbit |
Regime | Sun-synchronous orbit |
Inclination | 97.8° |
USA-205,[1] also known as Space Tracking and Surveillance System-Advanced Technology Risk Reduction (STSS-ATRR), and previously as Block 2010 Spacecraft Risk Reduction is a satellite formerly operated by the United States Missile Defense Agency. It was launched to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early warning systems (MDEWS).[1] The technology demonstrated on STSS-ATRR was used in the development of the Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) part of the Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS).[2]
It was launched on a Delta II 7920-10C launch vehicle from Space Launch Complex 2W (SLC-2W) at the Vandenberg Air Force Base (VAFB) in California, at 20:24:25 UTC on 5 May 2009 into a Sun-synchronous orbit (SSO). The launch was conducted by United Launch Alliance.[3]
Operational and administrative control of the Space Tracking and Surveillance System-Advanced Technology Risk Reduction (STSS-ATRR) satellite was transferred to Air Force Space Command (AFSPC), effective 31 January 2011. In addition to successfully demonstrating required on orbit system performance parameters for a prototype sensor technology, STSS-ATRR conducted Space Situational Awareness and related operations on an as-capable basis.[4]
References
- ^ a b Krebs, Gunter. "STSS-ATRR". Retrieved 18 April 2009.
- ^ "STSS Risk Reduction Flight Eyes Launch". Aviation Week & Space Technology. 28 April 2009.
- ^ "United Launch Alliance Mission Overview".
- ^ "Missile Defense Agency Space Tracking and Surveillance System Advanced Technology Risk Reduction Satellite transfers to Air Force Space Command". Missile Defense Agency. 26 February 2011. Archived from the original on 2 December 2011. Retrieved 26 December 2020. This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain.
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