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.
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