OTV 2 (USA 226) (37375)

COSPAR: 2011-010A | Alt Name: X-37B OTV-2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 5, 2011

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 501

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

37375

International Designator

2011-010A

Decay Date

6/16/2012

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OTV 2 (USA 226)

Alternative Name

X-37B OTV-2

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

AFRCO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The OTV 2 (USA 226), also known as X-37B OTV-2, is a reusable space plane satellite launched by the US on March 5, 2011, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station's SLC41 pad using an Atlas V 501 launch vehicle. It measures 8.8 meters in length and span with a diameter of 2.9 meters, has a dry mass of 5000 kilograms, and was launched with the same mass. The satellite is equipped with deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. Its shape consists of half a cylinder plus two wings. Managed by AFRCO and manufactured by BOHB, it carries the X-37B No. 2 F1 payload and operates under AOCS motor control. This spacecraft has varying lifetimes ranging from 270 to over 675 days, serving as a reusable satellite for undisclosed purposes.

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. 2 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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