The launch was contracted by the Space Test Program to launch the STPSat-1 spacecraft, and was named STP-1. It also deployed ASTRO; as well as FalconSAT-3, CFESat and MidSTAR-1.
A launch contract with the Space Test Program was awarded to send up the STPSat-1 spacecraft, which was subsequently designated as STP-1. This mission also included the deployment of other satellites, such as ASTRO; FalconSAT-3, CFESat, and MidSTAR-1.