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Cycle 1 Flight 1
Technicians Examine Northrop Grumman-Built Spacecraft for STSS Cycle 1 Flight
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The first STSS satellite draw heavily on the heritage of the earlier Flight Development
System phase of the program, using a Northrop Grumman-designed spacecraft bus and
flying FDS acquisition and tracking sensors.
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Artist's Concept, Flight 1
STSS Satellite, Cycle 1, Flight 1
STSS is a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, each having a very capable
set of infrared and visible sensors for detecting and tracking ballistic missiles
launched from anywhere, to anywhere, at any time.
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Artist's Concept, Flights 1 and 2
STSS Satellite, Cycle 1, Flights 1 and 2
STSS is a constellation of satellites in low-Earth orbit, each having a very capable
set of infrared and visible sensors for detecting and tracking ballistic missiles
launched from anywhere, to anywhere, at any time.
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Testbed
Ballistic Missile Testbed Overview
STSS is a critical enabler for the nation's missile defense architecture. Operating
in low-Earth orbit, STSS satellites will use onboard infrared sensors to detect,
track and discriminate ballistic missiles throughout their trajectories. As the
Missile Defense Agency's only global tracking system, STSS will work with other
assets to improve the performance of the overall missile defense system. Northrop
Grumman is the STSS prime contractor.
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