BLACK KNIGHT

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39398
Spacetrack Directory Number
2013-11-20
Orbit launches
2015-07-16
603 Days in orbit


Satellite information BLACK KNIGHT

Spacetrack Directory Name BLACK KNIGHT
Orbit launches 2013-11-20
Deorbitation date 2015-07-16
Days in orbit 603
Country/organisation of origin USA (US)
Starting point WLPIS (Wallops Island)
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Additional information BLACK KNIGHT

Develop a low cost experimental spacecraft with experimental and operational significance. Educate future Army leaders on a wide range of space related topics in order to develop more "space savvy" junior leaders. Build a solid foundation for satelltie development at West Point in order to expand into more advanced spacecraft projects in the future. Test a passive two-axis attitude control system as well as an Earth imaging camera.



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