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Small Astronomy Satellite

Small Astronomy Satellite is explored here through 3 archived missions, from SAS-1 through SAS-3, with the program’s spacecraft, people, milestones, and source-backed history connected along the way.

Missions: 3
People: 0
Vehicles: 3

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Small Astronomy Satellite spacecraft

3 mission-specific spacecraft and test articles, plus 0 launch systems and shared hardware records.

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Uncrewed orbital astronomy observatoryDecember 12, 1970

SAS-1 observatory

SAS-1 observatory was a about 310 pounds (141 kilograms) spacecraft operated by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with university science teams.

Uncrewed orbital astronomy observatoryNovember 15, 1972

SAS-2 observatory

SAS-2 observatory was a about 364 pounds (165 kilograms) spacecraft operated by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with university science teams.

Uncrewed orbital astronomy observatoryMay 7, 1975

SAS-3 observatory

SAS-3 observatory was a about 430 pounds (195 kilograms) spacecraft operated by NASA Goddard Space Flight Center with university science teams.