Status
Success
MSTI 1
Launch Time
Sat Nov 21, 1992 13:45 UTC
Sat Nov 21, 1992 13:45 UTC
Rocket
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