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STSS-ATRR

Technology demonstration satellite operated by the U.S. Missile Defense Agency. STSS-ATRR was launched on May 5, 2009 aboard a Delta 7920-10C from Vandenberg. Latest status in GCAT: in orbit.

COSPAR 2009-023ANORAD 34903United States

Identity

Name in GCAT
STSS-ATRR
Payload designation
STSS Adv Tech Risk Reduction
Other names
USA 205
International designator
2009-023A
NORAD catalog number
34903
GCAT identifier
S34903
UN registration
ST/SG/SER.E/573

Mission

Mission type
Missile early warning
Use
Defense
Program
STSS
Owner
MDA
Country
United States
Builder
General Dynamics C4 Systems (Adv Info Systems)
Platform (bus)
SA-200HP?

Launch

Date
May 5, 2009 · 20:24 UTC
Launch record
2009-023Success
Spaceport
Vandenberg · pad SLC2W

Orbit and fate

Orbit class (GCAT)
LEO/S
Perigee
867 km
Apogee
878 km
Inclination
98.95°
Status
In orbit
Last known active
April 2022

Size

Mass
2,000 kg
Dry mass
1,800 kg
Length
4.0 m
Diameter
2.50 m
Span
8.0 m

Source: GCAT payload, deep-space and lander catalogs, Jonathan C. McDowell (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata Q7865678 (CC0).