FalconSAT 11 Satellite

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FalconSAT 11 Military Technology Demonstrator Satellite

FalconSAT 11 is a U.S. military technology demonstration satellite developed to support experimentation, training, and rapid innovation in space operations. Built as part of the long running FalconSAT program, the satellite reflects the U.S. Air Force focus on small, resilient spacecraft that can be deployed quickly and used to test emerging space capabilities. FalconSAT 11 supports research into communications, space domain awareness, and command and control concepts relevant to modern military space operations.

Operating in low Earth orbit, FalconSAT 11 is designed for flexibility rather than pure performance. Its mission emphasizes hands on development, operator training, and risk reduction for future operational satellite systems. The satellite also contributes to educating the next generation of U.S. military space professionals.

Manufacturer

FalconSAT 11 was developed by the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, with support from the U.S. Space Force and industry partners. The FalconSAT program is notable for combining academic research with operational military objectives, allowing rapid testing of new space technologies at relatively low cost.

Speed and Range

As a low Earth orbit satellite, FalconSAT 11 travels at orbital velocities of roughly 7.6 kilometers per second. Its coverage is global over time, with periodic revisits depending on orbital parameters and ground station availability.

Cost / Price

Exact program costs are not publicly released. FalconSAT satellites are generally considered low cost compared to large reconnaissance or communications platforms, typically estimated in the tens of millions of dollars including launch and development.