Norad ID: 28871
| Spacetrack Directory Name | STP-R1 (USA 185) |
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| Days in orbit | 278 |
| Country/organisation of origin | USA (US) |
| Starting point | AFWTR (Vandenberg Air Force Base, USA) |
STP-R1 (USA 185), 28871 was an American payload satellite that was launched on Fri, 23 Sep 2005 UTC via an MINOTAUR I launch vehicle from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Payloads include a variety of satellites, spacecraft, and rockets equipped with specific instruments for various scientific and technological missions. These include communications satellites like Starlink; space stations such as the ISS; scientific satellites like the Hubble; Earth observation satellites from companies like Planet Labs, Umbra, and HawkEye 360; GPS; miniature CubeSats for education and research; and military/defense satellites.