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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

  1. ^ FACT SHEET: Miniature Sensor Technology Integration-3 mission fact sheet, dated May 1996