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SBIRS-Low-FDS 1, 2

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
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
Lifetime:
Mass:
Orbit:
Satellite COSPAR Date LS Launch Vehicle Remarks
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

References:

  • Northrop Grumman Website

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