Geolite

Geosynchronous Lightweight Technology Experiment, also called USA 158

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General

Designation	26770 / 01020A
Launch date	18 May 2001
Country of origin	United States
Mission	military: communication relay?
Operator	NRO
Geostationary orbit	unofficial: 100°E
Launch vehicle	Delta 2 #285

Advanced technology demonstration satellite with a laser communications experiment and an operational UHF communications mission.

Contract worth $77.8 million (including launch)

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External resources

sat-index articles

Technical data

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Specifications

Prime contractor	TRW
Platform	STEP or TRW T310 ?
Mass at launch	2000 kg
Mass in orbit
Dimension
Solar array
Stabilization
DC power
Design lifetime

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