OTV 1 (USA 212) (36514)

COSPAR: 2010-015A | Alt Name: X-37B OTV-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 22, 2010

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 501

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

36514

International Designator

2010-015A

Decay Date

12/3/2010

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OTV 1 (USA 212)

Alternative Name

X-37B OTV-1

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

AFRCO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

OTV 1 (USA 212), also known as X-37B OTV-1, is a reusable space plane operated by AFRCO from the US. It was launched on April 22, 2010, using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle from SLC41 at AFETR. The satellite measures 8.8 meters in length and span with a diameter of 2.9 meters, has a dry mass of 5000 kg, and was launched with the same mass. It features a deployable solar array for power generation and carries the payload X-37B No. 1 F1. The mission's objective is to serve as a reusable satellite, and it uses AOCS (Attitude and Orbit Control System) for its operations. Its shape consists of half-cylindrical and wing components. Notably, OTV 1 has had varying lifetimes, with nominal operation lasting 270 days, while specific missions ranged from 225 to 675 days. The spacecraft was manufactured by BOHB (Boeing) and serves as a significant asset for reusable space technology.

Physical Characteristics

Length

8.8

Diameter

2.9

Span

8.8

Dry Mass

5000

Launch Mass

5000

Shape

Half Cyl + 2 Wing

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

X-37B No. 1 F1

Purpose

Reusable satellite

Mission

Reusable satellite

Manufacturer

BOHB

Life Expectancy

270 days (nominal); 225 days (#1); 469 days (#2); 675 days (#3)

Bus

X-37

Configuration

reusable space plane

Motor

AOCS

Equipment

Power System

Deployable solar array, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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