STPSat-2
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Mission Objectives:
The US Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has flown a hollow retroreflector on the STPSat-2 mission. It is a commercial item that is lightweight and allows for testing at any laser wavelength. AFRL will post temperature data for the cube and provide satellite orientation. Temperature effects on the cross-section and angular (off-axis) performance will be documented and participating SLR sites will be acknowledged.
The SLR role of the mission is to gather data on changes in optical cross section over a period of 4 months. Monitor passes ( >45 degree elevation angle). The cube temperature will be recorded during the experiments as well as satellite orientation to assist in the off-axis analysis. The data will be used to determine the utility of this device to provide AFRL with an inexpensive means for carrying out tracking of small satellites.
Mission Parameters:
| Sponsor: | AFRL |
| Expected Life: | |
| Primary Applications: | Spacecraft development |
| Primary SLR Applications: | Study new cube technology |
| COSPAR ID: | 1006201 |
| SIC Code: | 1075 |
| Satellite Catalog (NORAD) Number: | 37222 |
| Launch Date: | 20-Nov-2010 |
| RRA Diameter: | 0.5 inches |
| RRA Shape: | Single cube |
| Reflectors: | 1 |
| Inclination: | 72 degrees |
| Eccentricity: | |
| Altitude: | 650 km |
| Weight: |
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