SATELLITE CONSTRUCTION KIT DOCUMENT 2

• Document Type: FOIA
• Collection: FOIA Collection
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): 06708086
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: U
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 28, 2022
• Document Release Date: October 31, 2017
• Case Number: F-2017-01130
• Publication Date: July 1, 2016

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BLUE FORCE TRACKING SYSTEM
$25 MILLION
This payload enables the US military to track the
position of its forces with high fidelity.
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ONBOARD DATA STORAGE
$50 MILLION
This payload enables the satellite to temporarily
store collected information and transmit it at a
later time if the communications system
temporarily fails.
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SATELLITE COMMS RELAY
$50 MILLION
This payload enables the satellite to use other
satellites to constantly pass information down to
ground station, enabling near-real time passage
of collected intelligence.
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SUPPLEMENTARY FUEL TANK
$50 MILLION
The presence of additional fuel extends the
lifespan of the satellite and enables it to be
moved to a different orbit at a later date should
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PANCHROMATIC IMAGERY SENSOR
$100 MILLION
This sensor takes high-resolution black and white
images of ground targets; can only operate
during the day and blocked by cloud cover.
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VIDEO IMAGERY SENSOR
$100 MILLION
This sensor can take short, medium-resolution
videos of targets on the ground.
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BACKUP COMMS SYSTEM
$25 MILLION
This payload enables the satellite to continue
operating if the primary communication system
permanently fails.
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