PRIMARY OBJECTIVE

To provide total atmospheric density for orbit determination and collision avoidance.

SECONDARY OBJECTIVES

1.                  To demonstrate space-to-ground optical communications through the use of Modulating Retro-Reflectors (MRRs).

2.                  To validate fundamental theories on the calculation of the drag coefficient.

3.                  To provide a calibration object for the Radar Fence upgrade.

4.                  To establish a method to validate Neutral Density and Composition derived from Defense Meteorological Satellite Program (DMSP) sensors.