Demonstration Satellites

Abstract

The Space Tracking and Surveillance System (STSS) demonstration satellites collect and deliver critical space and missile characterization data used to design and inform the BMDS and space-layer future capabilities. Also funded are the facilities and activities required for safe STSS satellite operations and sustainment at the Missile Defense Space Center (MDSC). The two STSS satellites have operated past six years on orbit, exceeding the four year design life and continue to be viable MDA space assets.

Document Details

Document Type
Accomplishment
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
d37278eeacf33b9a93683f7d64eac6de

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Environmental Engineering.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Missile Defense Systems.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Satellites

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