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NFIRE

retired
Technology DemonstrationLEOCOSPAR 2007-014ALaunched 4/24/2007
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Mission & Launch
Launch Mission
NFIRE Mission
Launch Vehicle
Minotaur I
Launch Date
4/24/2007
Last Contact
8/3/2015
Orbit & Mass
Orbit Class
LEO
Altitude
358.5 km
Inclination
48.22 deg
Dry Mass
380 kg
Total Mass
494 kg
Payload Classification
Mission Type
Technology Demonstration
Payload Category
TECH
Payload Class
D
Organizations
Operator
U.S. Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
Manufacturer
General Dynamics
Registry
COSPAR ID
2007-014A
UN Registration
ST/SG/SER.E/524
Track
Mentions
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