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2009 · United Launch Alliance

STSS-DEMO/GMD

successDelta II 7920-10C | STSS-DEMO/GMD

A satellite to demonstrate new technology for missile detection early wanring systems. Used in later operation capacities.

Overview

Date / time
September 25, 2009 at 12:20 PM UTC
Outcome
success
Launch site
Space Launch Complex 17B
Mission
STSS-DEMO/GMD
Mission type
Government/Top Secret
Orbit achieved
Low Earth Orbit
Launch vehicle
Delta II 7920-10C →
Launch provider
United Launch Alliance →

Payloads deployed · 2

STSS DEMO 1 (USA 208)
LEO
STSS DEMO 2 (USA 209)
LEO