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Mission
Planetary Science · LEO
ARGOS (Advanced Research & Global Observation Satellite) is a testbed and demonstration program for advanced remote sensing technologies for the US Air Force's Space Test Program (STP). ARGOS's primary objective is to fly and operate advanced payloads that include two technology demonstrations and…
What it put in orbit
| Object | Type | Orbit | Globe |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARGOS 1999-008A | Payload | 817 × 833 km · 98.5° | Globe |
| ORSTED 1999-008B | Payload | 625 × 813 km · 96.5° | Globe |
| SUNSAT (SO-35) 1999-008C | Payload | 637 × 837 km · 96.5° | Globe |
| DELTA 2 R/B 1999-008D | Rocket body | 631 × 824 km · 96.5° | Globe |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008E | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-06 | |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008F | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-03 | |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008G | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-11 | |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008H | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-05 |
Show all 11 objects
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008J | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-13 | |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008K | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-13 | |
| DELTA 2 DEB 1999-008L | Debris | re-entered 2014-05-16 |
COSPAR ID 1999-008. Orbits from the CelesTrak satellite catalogue (perigee × apogee, inclination).