Status
Success
STSS-ATRR
Launch Time
Tue May 05, 2009 20:24 UTC
Tue May 05, 2009 20:24 UTC
Rocket
Mission Details
STSS-ATRR
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.
Payloads: 1
Low Earth Orbit
Location
SLC-2W, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA
Stats
2009
25th orbital launch attempt
United Launch Alliance
27th mission
6th mission of 2009
26th successful mission
22nd consecutive successful mission
Delta II
143rd mission
4th mission of 2009
141st successful mission
88th consecutive successful mission