GEOLITE

USA

Spacecraft n°:

USA satellite n°:

Geosynchronous Lightweight Technology Experiment - Also called: USA 158 & NROL-17

Launch data:

Designation 26770 / 01020A
Launch date 18 May 2001 - 17:45 UT
Launch site CC, SLC17B
Launch vehicle Delta-7925-9.5 (#D285)
Mission Military: Communication relay?
Operator NRO
Geostationary orbit:
Perigee / Apogee 35780 x 35800 km
Eccentricity 2,37E-04
Inclination 1 deg
Period 1436.27 min
Location ?

Advanced technology demonstration satellite with a laser communications experiment and an operational UHF communications mission.

Specifications


Prime contractor TRW
Platform STEP or TRW T310 ?
Operator National Reconnaissance Office (NRO)
Mass at launch 1800 kg
Dry Mass  700 kg
Dimension  
Solar array  
Stabilization  
DC power  1200 W (EOL)
Design lifetime  9 yrs - still active

Advanced technology demonstration satellite with laser communications experiment and operational UHF communications mission.
Ref: #6n, #7, #15, #226 - update: 11.01.11