Space Test Program

The Space Test Program (STP) is the primary provider of spaceflight for the United States Department of Defense (DOD) space science and technology community. STP is conducted by the Space Development and Test Wing of the United States Air Force. STP provides spaceflight via the Space Shuttle, International Space Station, piggybacks, secondary payloads and dedicated launch services.

Read more about Space Test Program:  STP-1 Launch, STP-S26, Activities During 2001, Activities During 2002, Activities During 2003, 2008

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