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STP P90-5
Retired 2009STP P90-5 (NORAD 23030, COSPAR 1994-017A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2009, launched on 13 Mar 1994 on the P90-5 mission. It was operated by AFSMC as part of the NRO Sig Tech programme. The spacecraft was built by TRWC/CTA on the LEOStar T-200 bus, with a mass of 502 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1994
launched
2009
retired
32
years on orbit
502
kg mass
Lifecycle
Launched13 Mar 1994 · on the P90-5 mission
Operational13 Mar 1995 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2009 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)
Specifications
NORAD ID23030
COSPAR1994-017A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerTRWC/CTA
BusLEOStar T-200
Mass502 kg (200 kg dry)
ProgrammeNRO Sig Tech
CategoryTECH
OrbitLEO (LLEO/R)
Altitude554 × 566 km
Inclination105.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to STP P90-5?
STP P90-5 was retired from service around 1 Jan 2009 after launching in 1994. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.
How long was STP P90-5 operational?
STP P90-5 was operational for roughly 14 years, from 13 Mar 1995 to 1 Jan 2009.
Who operated and built STP P90-5?
STP P90-5 was operated by AFSMC and built by TRWC/CTA (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.