A U.S. Air Force/Defense

A U.S. Air Force/Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency satellite is checking the feasibility of orbiting short-lived, low-altitude, rapid-response spacecraft. An Orbital Sciences Minotaur I launcher placed the technology demonstrator payload into orbit at twilight, creating a spectacular sight...

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