Calling All Payloads

The Pentagon is asking for ideas on potential satellite payloads for an upcoming launch of the new "Super Strypi" system run by the Operationally Responsive Space (ORS) Office, Kirtland Air Force Base, NM.

The ORS office hopes to reach government or government-sponsored organizations “that would be interested in flying on this mission,” according to a May 24 Federal Business Opportunities notice. “If you have a payload/space vehicle that meets the requirements . . . and the orbit is acceptable, have your government sponsor contact the ORS Office.”

The planned August 2013 launch will be held at the Pacific Missile Range Facility in Hawaii.