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	+ Home ST5 Each of the three satellites weigh approximately 25 kilograms (55 pounds) when fully fueled. + More NASA Facts...		+ NASA Home > Mission Sections > ST5       ST5 Mission The ST5 micro-satellites successfully launched on March 22, 2006 aboard an Orbital Sciences Pegasus Rocket from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. The official launch time was 9:03:45 a.m. EST. NASA's three micro-sats were launched to test and validate new technologies for future science missions. ST5's objective was to demonstrate and flight qualify several innovative technologies and concepts for application to future space missions. The ST5 Project is a part of NASA's New Millennium Program, which was created to identify, develop, build, and test innovative technologies and concepts for use in future missions. Its missions are guided by future needs of NASA's Earth and Space Science program. + ST-5 completes mission, more info         06.29.06 - NASA's Micro-Satellites Complete Mission NASA's three orbiting micro-satellites known as Space Technology 5 have completed their planned 90-day mission. + Read More     04.20.06 - NASA, Space Technology 5 Status Report In less than a month after launch, the ST5 team has checked out the ST5 spacecraft and successfully activated all technologies. + Read More     03.22.06 - NASA's Space Technology 5 Satellites Soar Into Space NASA's Space Technology 5 successfully launched today at 9:04 a.m. EST, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., on a Pegasus XL rocket. + Read More     03.21.06 - ST5 Spacecraft Launch Set for Wednesday The second launch attempt of NASA's Space Technology 5 spacecraft is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22 at 9:02 a.m. EST. + Read More     03.06.06 - NASA Sets Media Events for Space Technology 5 Launch NASA has set the media events to support the Space Technology 5 mission, set for launch from an Orbital Sciences Pegasus XL vehicle at 6:02 a.m. PST (9:02 EST) on March 14. + Read More     ST-5 Pre-Launch Teleconference Resources and information for the news media as reported Feb. 16. + Read More     10.14.05 - New Satellites Push Tech Boundaries Three birthday cake-sized spacecraft are setting miniaturization records. + Read More     09.16.05 - Spacecraft Pick Up Earthly Aurora This week's sunspot created some brilliant light shows on Earth. + Read More     09.12.05 - Huge Solar Flares Continue One sunspot does not seem to be letting up and may affect communications on Earth. + Read More     08.01.05 - Goddard Team Pushes Technology Goddard’s Space Technology 5 (ST5) Project is building and testing a miniaturization concept with three small satellites. + Read More     06.03.05 - NASA 'Evolutionary' software automatically designs antenna. NASA 'Evolutionary' software automatically designs antenna. + Read More           ST5 Launch Take a look back at pre-launch and launch coverage activities. + View Launch Archive + View Launch Day Videos           NASA Mission Planner Help NASA plot the course for future space shuttle and robotic missions -- and find out if you've got the right stuff. + Activate Mission Planner     ST5: Coast to Coast Members of NASA's Launch Services Program discuss their roles for launching the Pegasus rocket. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows)     Three of a Kind NASA is set to launch a trio of satellites built to test new technology. + View Video (Real) + View Video (Windows)     Watch ST5's Unusual Launch Plan + View this Video     The ST5 Mission's Incredible Animations + View this Video           ST5 Program at NASA Learn more about NASA's role with the ST5 mission. + In depth coverage NASA New Millenium Program Learn more about testing advanced technology in space flight. + View Site NASA's Space Place NMP's educational website for children. + View Site
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