30775 - STPSAT 1

STPSat 1 is an American military (DARPA) microsatellite that was launched by an Atlas 5 rocket from Cape Canaveral at 03:10 UT on 09 March 2007. The 158 kg microsatellite will collect atmospheric data and demonstrate spacecraft technology advances.

The initial orbital parameters were period 95.8 min, apogee 561 km, perigee 558 km, and inclination 35.4 degrees.

Facts in Brief

Launch Date: 2007-03-09
Launch Vehicle: Atlas V
Launch Site: Cape Canaveral, United States