STSS-ATRR

Launch Success

Liftoff Time (GMT)

20:24:00

Tuesday May 5, 2009

Mission Details

STSS-ATRR

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USA-205, also known as Space Tracking and Surveillance System Advanced Technology Risk Reduction (STSS-ATRR), and previously as Block 2010 Spacecraft Risk Reduction is a satellite formerly operated by the United States Missile Defense Agency. It was launched to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early warning systems. The technology demonstrated on STSS-ATRR will be used in the development of the Space Tracking and Surveillance System part of the Space-Based Infrared System.

Low Earth Orbit

1 Payload

Rocket

Retired
Delta II 7920-10C

Active 1997 to 2017

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Agency

ULA

Rocket

Height: 38.9m

Payload to Orbit

LEO: 4,844 kg

Liftoff Thrust

3,511 Kilonewtons

Fairing

Diameter: 3m

Height: 8.9m

Stages

2

Strap-ons

9

Launch Site

SLC-2W

Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Fastest Turnaround

13 days 1 hour

Stats

Delta II


143rd

Mission

4th

Mission of 2009

United Launch Alliance


27th

Mission

6th

Mission of 2009

2009


25th

Orbital launch attempt