SBIRS-Low-FDS [TRW]
The SBIRS Low Program Definition and Risk Reduction (PDRR) phase was to demonstrate program capabilities through an on-orbit, operational test of two demonstration systems using known, representative threat targets.
One of those, SBIRS-Low FDS (Flight Demonstration Satellites) were to consist of two satellites launched together.
The SBIRS LADS and SBIRS-Low-FDS programs were terminated in 1999. The busses procured for FDS were re-used for the STSS Cycle 1 missions.
Nation: | USA |
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Type / Application: | Early warning |
Operator: | Missile Defense Agency (MDA) through the U.S. Air Force Space & Missile Systems Center (SMC), |
Contractors: | TRW |
Equipment: | |
Configuration: | T310 ? |
Propulsion: | ? |
Power: | 2 deployable solar arrays, batteries |
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Orbit: |
Satellite | COSPAR | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
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SBIRS-Low FDS 1 | - | cancelled | Va SLC-2W | Delta-7420-10C | with SBIRS-Low FDS 2 | |
SBIRS-Low FDS 2 | - | cancelled | Va SLC-2W | Delta-7420-10C | with SBIRS-Low FDS 1 |