USSF-70 (ROOSTER-5 & Tetra-6)
Liftoff Time
No Earlier Than 2027
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Mission Details
ROOSTER-5
(GAS-T)
The Rapid On-orbit Space Technology Evaluation Ring (ROOSTER)-5, also known as the Geosynchronous Auxiliary Support Tanker (GAS-T), will carry up to 1,000 kilograms of hydrazine and deliver fuel in space. Rather than serve as just a fuel depot, the GAS-T will approach and dock with the client, performing rendezvous and proximity operations.
Manufacturer: Northrop Grumman
Operator: United States Space Force
Geosynchronous Orbit
1 Payload
2,000 kilograms
Tetra-6
The Tetra-6 mission will further enhance the capability of on-orbit refueling by demonstrating an additional refueling capability. It is set to be refueled by the ROOSTER-5 (GAS-T) spacecraft, also launching on this mission.
Manufacturer: Redwire
Operator: United States Space Force
Geosynchronous Orbit
1 Payload
Rocket
Agency
SpaceXPrice
$97.00 million
Rocket
Height: 70m
Payload to Orbit
LEO: 63,800 kg
GTO: 26,700 kg
Liftoff Thrust
22,819 Kilonewtons
Fairing
Diameter: 5.2m
Height: 13m
Stages
2
Strap-ons
2