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Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 1998-055CLaunched 10/3/1998

Mission & Launch

Launch Mission: STEX/USA 141
Launch Vehicle: ARPA Taurus
Launch Date: 10/3/1998
Last Contact: 1/16/1999

Orbit & Mass

Orbit Class: LEO
Altitude: 756 km
Inclination: 85 deg
Dry Mass: 29 kg
Total Mass: 29 kg

Payload Classification

Mission Type: Technology Demonstration
Payload Category: TECH
Payload Class: D

Organizations

Operator: U.S. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Manufacturer: U.S. Naval Research Lab

Registry

COSPAR ID: 1998-055C
UN Registration: ST/SG/SER.E/360

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