Mission unknown.
Technology experiments under the STP (Space Test Program).
Possibly testing use for tactical 'Beyond Line of Sight' communications.
Possibly testing use for tactical 'Beyond Line of Sight' communications.
"Owned by Alibaba, beems advertising to cell phones on Earth."
"Built in cooperation with Homeland Security, US Air Force, NOAA. Able to receive signals from rescue beacons on ships in distress in Arctic region."
"Built in cooperation with Homeland Security, US Air Force, NOAA. Able to receive signals from rescue beacons on ships in distress in Arctic region."
Carries an ADS-B receiver to track aircraft positions.
Demonstrate smallsat technologies.