Engineering: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 |
|---|---|
| Mission type | U.S. military technology demonstration |
| Operator | Missile Defense Agency / United States 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 Air Force Base , 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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Krebs, Gunter. "STSS-ATRR". http://space.skyrocket.de/doc_sdat/stss-atrr.htm.
- ↑ "STSS Risk Reduction Flight Eyes Launch". Aviation Week & Space Technology. April 28, 2009. http://www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=space&id=news/STSS042809.xml.
- ↑ "United Launch Alliance Mission Overview". https://www.scribd.com/doc/80302969/STSS-ATRR-ULA-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. Error: If you specify
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