Session
Technical Session I: The Future- Military Missions Under Development Or Proposed That Provide Measurable Utility To The Warfighter
Abstract
The Space Test Program's inaugural, "self-named" mission, STP-1, is a "first of its kind" program launching seven distinctly different satellites containing 11 separate Satellite Experiment Review Board (SERB) experiments to two different orbits. There are several "firsts" for the DoD Space Test program on this mission including: First EELV, First Integrating Contractor, First launch of the EEL V Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA), First dual orbit mission, and many others. All of these items are being accomplished in order to pave the way for future multiple "ESP A-class" satellite missions. The key with this mission is to set the stage for future small satellite launches ... making access to space easier and more commonplace for the small satellite community. The STP-1 mission includes an 1,800 kg "prime" satellite, Orbital Express, mated to the top of the ESPA ring holding five sub-400 lb "small" satellites, STPSat-1, FalconSAT-3, MidSTAR-1, NPSATl and CFESat. All of these satellites, or the experiments that they are carrying, were ranked from #4 to #39 on the 2000-2002 versions of the SERB and have significant military relevance. This mission has progressed significantly since its inception 2 years ago and many things are on the horizon very soon shooting for a September 2006 launch.
Presentation Slides
Space Test Program-1 (STP-1)--First of its kind!
The Space Test Program's inaugural, "self-named" mission, STP-1, is a "first of its kind" program launching seven distinctly different satellites containing 11 separate Satellite Experiment Review Board (SERB) experiments to two different orbits. There are several "firsts" for the DoD Space Test program on this mission including: First EELV, First Integrating Contractor, First launch of the EEL V Secondary Payload Adapter (ESPA), First dual orbit mission, and many others. All of these items are being accomplished in order to pave the way for future multiple "ESP A-class" satellite missions. The key with this mission is to set the stage for future small satellite launches ... making access to space easier and more commonplace for the small satellite community. The STP-1 mission includes an 1,800 kg "prime" satellite, Orbital Express, mated to the top of the ESPA ring holding five sub-400 lb "small" satellites, STPSat-1, FalconSAT-3, MidSTAR-1, NPSATl and CFESat. All of these satellites, or the experiments that they are carrying, were ranked from #4 to #39 on the 2000-2002 versions of the SERB and have significant military relevance. This mission has progressed significantly since its inception 2 years ago and many things are on the horizon very soon shooting for a September 2006 launch.
