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 | 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 |
Further SBIRS-High / SBIRS-Low / STSS missions:
References:
- Northrop Grumman Website
