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The US$21.5
million MightySat 2.1 satellite was built for the U.S. Department
of Defense Space Test Program and the U.S. Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL).
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The satellite is host to an imaging instrument,
a Fourier Transform Hyperspectral Imager, and a variety of
advanced AFRL space technology experiments, such as a solar array
concentrator. MightySat 2.1 is planned as a one year mission for
its 10 onboard advanced technology experiments, with operation
costs projected at US$2.5 million. A follow-on to MightySat 1
launched from the space shuttle Endeavour in December 1998,
MightySat 2.1 is the first of what was envisioned as a
five-satellite series to demonstrate advanced concepts in space.
However, the Air Force has since scaled back funding and this
launch could be the last for the MightySat program
| MightySat
2.1 (Sindri)
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SATELLITE
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| Int'l Designation |
2000
042A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
USAF,
Kirtland AFB
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| Mission |
Demonstration
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| Satellite Bus |
Spectrum
Astro
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SA-200B
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| Launch Mass |
120
kg (263 lbm)
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| Dimensions |
24"
x 24" x 18"
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| Mission Orbit |
SSO /
550 km (297 nmi)
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97.6°
|
| Design Life |
1 year
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| Power (EOL) |
0.330
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Minotaur |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
2000
Jul 18
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20:09
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| Co-Passenger(s) |
PICOSat
2A |
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PICOSat
2B |
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
US$21.5 million
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| Web Links |
MightySat
II Website
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