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STPSAT-2 (USA 217) (37222)
COSPAR: 2010-062A | Alt Name: STPSat-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2010
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur IV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37222
International Designator
2010-062A
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STPSAT-2 (USA 217)
Alternative Name
STPSat-2
Type
Payload
Status
Operational
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STPSAT-2 (USA 217), also known as STPSat-2, is a technology satellite owned by AFSMC and manufactured by AEROAC/BALL. It was launched on November 20, 2010, from the KODAK launch site using Minotaur IV from Launch Pad LP1. The satellite has dimensions of 1 meter in length, 0.6 meters in diameter, and a span of 3 meters. Its dry mass is 135 kg, which matches its launch mass. It features a configuration known as Astro-200 and carries payloads including 2 SPEX, ODTML (#2), iMESA-R, J-CORE, SSU, SWATS, TCTE, and a De-Orbit Module (#3). STPSAT-2 is powered by three deployable solar arrays and batteries. Its shape consists of a box with two panels. The satellite's mission was primarily for technology purposes and had an expected lifetime of one year.
Physical Characteristics
Length
1
Diameter
0.6
Span
3
Dry Mass
135
Launch Mass
135
Shape
Box + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
STP-SIV
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
AEROAC/BALL
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Astro200/BCP-100
Configuration
Astro-200
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
2 SPEX, ODTML (#2); iMESA-R, J-CORE, SSU, SWATS, TCTE, De-Orbit Module (#3)
Power System
3 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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