NEXT SPACEFLIGHT

Status

Success

MSTI 1

Launch Time
Sat Nov 21, 1992 13:45 UTC

Rocket

Scout G1
US Air Force
Status: Retired
Liftoff Thrust: 622 kN
Payload to LEO: 210 kg
Payload to GTO: 0 kg
Stages: 4
Strap-ons: 0
Rocket Height: 21.0 m

Mission Details

MSTI 1

MSTI 1 (Miniature Sensor Technology Integration 1) had a four day mission to photograph infrared images of islands in the eastern Pacific Ocean. It was the first of a series of low-cost satellites which were intended to assist the Air Force's Strategic Defense Initiative Organization in its missile sensor technology. It was stabilized by a cold-gas reaction system. An FM transmitter relayed the infrared camera data to Air Force tracking stations.

Payloads: 1
Total Mass: 150.0 kg
Polar Orbit

Location

SLC-5, Vandenberg SFB, California, USA

Stats

1992

80th orbital launch attempt

Scout

97th mission
2nd mission of 1992
84th successful mission
46th consecutive successful mission