Streak is an Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) experimental satellite, which remains largely classified.
Streak is expected to demonstrate technology for future low-earth-orbit satellites and gather information about conditions that could affect future low-earth-orbit spacecraft.Information released by DARPA indicates Streak is fitted with two instruments:- an ion gauge and an atomic oxygen sensor. The vehicle will characterize the orbital regime, demonstrate operational feasibility from a command and control standpoint and also from a platform perspective for future DoD missions. General Dynamics C4 Systems/Spectrum Astro Space Systems built the craft in Gilbert, Arizona.
| Nation: | USA |
|---|---|
| Type / Application: | Experimental |
| Operator: | Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) |
| Contractors: | General Dynamics C4 Systems/Spectrum Astro Space Systems |
| Equipment: | |
| Configuration: | SA-200HP |
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| Lifetime: | 1 year |
| Mass: | 417 kg |
| Orbit: | 296 km × 321 km, 96.3° |
| Satellite | Date | LS | Launch Vehicle | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Streak (STP-R1, USA 185) | 23.09.2005 | Va SLC-8 | Minotaur-1 |
