MPEC
Class: Technology. Type: Military. Nation: USA. Agency: U.S. Air Force.

Spacecraft engaged in research and exploration of the upper atmosphere or outer space.

Associated Launch Vehicle: Shuttle.


MPEC Chronology
  • 1991 April 28 - USA 70 - Program: STS. Launch Site: Cape Canaveral. Launch Vehicle: Shuttle.

    Classified subsatellite released from shuttle.


Bibliography and Further Reading
  • McDowell, Jonathan, Jonathan's Space Home Page, Harvard University, 1997-present. Jonathan McDowell's complete on-line listing of all objects orbited and over 20,000 rocket launches Accessed at: http://www.planet4589.org/jsr.html.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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