Miniature Sensor Technology Integration-3
Appearance
Minature Sensor Technology Integration - 3 (MSTI-3) mission gathered data on background infrared phenomenology of interest to space based surveillance systems. In addition, MSTI-3 supported tests and demonstrations of uses for other programs. The satellite launched in May of 1996 for a goal of one-year data collection period. SMC/Det-2 operated the spacecraft from their facilities at Onizuka AFB. The MSTI program team supportted payload operations and data processing from the MSTI Payload Operations Center (MPOC) in Alexandria, VA.[1]
References
- ^ FACT SHEET: Miniature Sensor Technology Integration-3 mission fact sheet, dated May 1996