STSS ATRR (USA 205) (34903)

COSPAR: 2009-023A | Alt Name: STSS-ATRR

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 5, 2009

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7920-10C

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

34903

International Designator

2009-023A

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STSS ATRR (USA 205)

Alternative Name

STSS-ATRR

Type

Payload

Status

Operational

Owner

MDA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STSS ATRR (USA 205), also known as STSS-ATRR, is a US satellite designed for early warning technology. It was launched on May 5, 2009, from the AFWTR launch site using the Delta 7920-10C launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 4 meters in length, 2.5 meters in diameter, and an 8-meter span. With a dry mass of 1800 kg and a launch mass of 2000 kg, it is configured as a SA-200HP model manufactured by GDG for MDA (Mission Data Analysis). Its primary mission involves early warning technology and risk reduction for advanced technologies related to space surveillance. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two panels, but specific details such as power supply, transmitters, or major events are not provided in the given data.

Physical Characteristics

Length

Diameter

2.5

Span

Dry Mass

1800

Launch Mass

2000

Shape

Box + 2 Pan

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

STSS Adv Tech Risk Reduction

Purpose

Early warning technology

Mission

Early warning technology

Manufacturer

GDG

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SA-200HP

Configuration

SA-200HP

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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