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CYGNUS (39258)
COSPAR: 2013-051A | Alt Name: SS G. David Low
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 2013
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 110
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
39258
International Designator
2013-051A
Decay Date
10/23/2013
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CYGNUS
Alternative Name
SS G. David Low
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
OSCD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The CYGNUS satellite, also known as SS G. David Low, is owned by OSCD and was manufactured for space station logistics purposes. It was launched on September 18, 2013, from WLPIS Pad 0A using the Antares 110 launch vehicle. The satellite measures 5.1 meters in length with a diameter of 2.9 meters and a span of 10.5 meters. Its dry mass is 1927 kg, and its launch mass was 2627 kg. It is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power. The satellite's mission involves delivering payloads to the space station, including the Cygnus PCM-0 payload. Its shape consists of a cylinder with two panels, and it utilizes IHI BT-4 and MR-106M motors for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.1
Diameter
2.9
Span
10.5
Dry Mass
1927
Launch Mass
2627
Shape
Cyl+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
12.0014
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Cygnus PCM-0
Purpose
Space Station logistics
Mission
Space Station logistics
Manufacturer
OSCD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
IHI BT-4, 32 x MR-106M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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