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ATV-5 (GEORGES LEMAITRE) (40103)
COSPAR: 2014-044A | Alt Name: Georges Lemaitre
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 29, 2014
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
ELA3
Launch Vehicle
Ariane 5ES/ATV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40103
International Designator
2014-044A
Decay Date
2/15/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATV-5 (GEORGES LEMAITRE)
Alternative Name
Georges Lemaitre
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
ESA
Country
European Space Agency
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The ATV-5 (GEORGES LEMAITRE), also known as Georges Lemaitre, is an Automated Transfer Vehicle (ATV) launched by ESA on July 29, 2014, from ELA3 launch pad using the Ariane 5ES/ATV launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a configuration of pressurized section plus propulsion section and measures 9.8 meters in length with a diameter of 4.5 meters and span of 22.3 meters. Its dry mass is 13,300 kg and it had a launch mass of 19,926 kg. The ATV-5 was equipped with four deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. It conducted its mission to supply the International Space Station with a lifetime capacity of 180 days. The vehicle's propulsion system included an R-4D-11-164x4 motor, and it had an RCS (Reaction Control System) with a thrust level of 32.292. It was manufactured by ADSB for ESA and its primary purpose was to deliver supplies.
Physical Characteristics
Length
9.8
Diameter
4.5
Span
22.3
Dry Mass
13300
Launch Mass
19926
Shape
Cyl + 4 pan
Radar Cross Section
32.292
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ATV 5
Purpose
Supply
Mission
Supply
Manufacturer
ADSB
Life Expectancy
180 days
Bus
ATV
Configuration
Pressurised section + propulsion section
Motor
R-4D-11-164x4
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
4 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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