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STP-SIV

Retired 2019

STP-SIV (NORAD 37222, COSPAR 2010-062A) is a retired US satellite, withdrawn from service around 1 Jan 2019, launched on 20 Nov 2010 on the STP-SIV mission. It was operated by AFSMC as part of the STPSAT programme. The spacecraft was built by AEROAC/BALL on the Astro200/BCP-100 bus, with a mass of 135 kg. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.

2010
launched
2019
retired
16
years on orbit
135
kg mass

Lifecycle

Launched20 Nov 2010 · on the STP-SIV mission
Operational1 Jan 2019 · entered service
Retired1 Jan 2019 · end of operational service
StatusOn orbit (not live-tracked)

Specifications

NORAD ID37222
COSPAR2010-062A
TypeSatellite
OperatorAFSMC
Country / StateUS
ManufacturerAEROAC/BALL
BusAstro200/BCP-100
Mass135 kg
ProgrammeSTPSAT
CategoryTECH*
OrbitLEO (LEO/I)
Altitude628 × 655 km
Inclination71.9°

Frequently asked questions

What happened to STP-SIV?

STP-SIV was retired from service around 1 Jan 2019 after launching in 2010. It is no longer operational but remains catalogued.

Who operated and built STP-SIV?

STP-SIV was operated by AFSMC and built by AEROAC/BALL (US).

Launched together

Radio Aurora ExplorerNORAD 37223O/OREOSNORAD 37224Fastsat-HSVNORAD 37225Falconsat-5NORAD 37226Fastrac 1NORAD 37227STP-S26 Ballast ANORAD 37230STP-S26 Ballast BNORAD 37231NanoSail-D2Re-entered 2011
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-09-06.