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Hydrosphere State Mission

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Spacecraft Information

The Hydros instrument will be flown on the SpectrumAstro SA200HP spacecraft. The SA-200HP spacecraft is a robust platform that is capable for a variety of space missions. The SA-200HP is sized to support payloads using any smaller or medium class launch vehicle system, including Pegasus, Taurus, Athena, and Med-Lite Vehicles. The Hydros configuration of the spacecraft is close to the Coriolis that is currently in orbit.


SpectrumAstro: Stowed and Deployed Configuration



SpectrumAstro: Payload Envelope in Taurus Fairing

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