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STP-R1 (USA 185) (28871)
COSPAR: 2005-037A | Alt Name: STP-R1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 23, 2005
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC8
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28871
International Designator
2005-037A
Decay Date
6/28/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STP-R1 (USA 185)
Alternative Name
STP-R1
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
STP/DARPA2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STP-R1 (USA 185) is an experimental satellite launched on September 23, 2005, from AFWTR SLC8 using a Minotaur I launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 2 meters in length, diameter, and span with a dry mass of 417 kilograms. It was manufactured by GDG for the US owner STP/DARPA2 and has a mission configuration of SA-200HP. STP-R1 is powered by two deployable solar arrays and batteries, and its shape is described as Box + 2 Pan with a radar cross-section (RCS) of 2.0572 square meters. The satellite's payload includes the Streak equipment and was designed to operate for approximately one year in an experimental capacity.
Physical Characteristics
Length
2
Diameter
2
Span
2
Dry Mass
417
Launch Mass
417
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
2.0572
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Streak
Purpose
Experimental
Mission
Experimental
Manufacturer
GDG
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
SA-200
Configuration
SA-200HP
Motor
?
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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