Rapid On-Orbit Space Technology Evaluation Ring (ROOSTER)
Abstract
LDPE has been renamed ROOSTER. It is not a new start as it was previously included in both Technology Maturation Prototype Development and the Prototype Integration, Test and On-Orbit Prototype Demonstration major thrusts. The ROOSTER bus, core, or ring provides a standard service for a wide variety of secondary payload options. It features 6 ports and accommodates ten to twelve fixed and/or separable prototype payloads. After the forward payload separates, the ROOSTER ring separates and propels to mission orbit which so far has been in GEO approximately 22,000 miles above the earth. The ROOSTER ring moves around GEO allowing payloads to be dropped off at different locations or remain hosted to the ring based on mission requirements.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2021
- Source ID
- dd00a54196c14498c447af5280777e6e