| Satellite | STARE C |
|---|---|
| Spacecraft type | CubeSat |
| Units or mass | 3U |
| Status | cancelled |
| Organisation | Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) |
| Institution | University |
| Entity type | Academic / Education |
| Country | US |
| Partners | U.S. Air Force |
| Oneliner |
Observe objects that are predicted to pass close to a valuable space asset |
| Description |
Observe objects that are predicted to pass close to a valuable space asset based on conjunction analysis using the AFSPC (Air Force Space Command ) catalog. Transmit images and positions of observations to the ground. Refinement of orbital parameters of space objects to reduce uncertainty in position estimation and improve accuracy of conjunction analysis. Improved reaction wheels and a compact and robust optical telescope. |
| Sources | [1] |
| Photo sources | [1] |
| Keywords | SSA-Space Situational Awareness |
Last modified: 2024-05-29
