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DRAGON CRS-4 (40210)
COSPAR: 2014-056A | Alt Name: Dragon CRS-4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 21, 2014
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40210
International Designator
2014-056A
Decay Date
10/25/2014
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGON CRS-4
Alternative Name
Dragon CRS-4
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The DRAGON CRS-4 satellite, also known as Dragon CRS-4, is operated by SPX and was launched on September 21, 2014, from LC40 at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 5.3 meters in length, 3.7 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 7400 kg and the same mass was launched into orbit. Its shape is described as Frust + Cyl + 2 pan, indicating it consists of frustum, cylinder, and two panels. The Dragon CRS-4 mission involves supply and return operations to the International Space Station, equipped with 18 Draco thrusters for maneuvering, and its power generation relies on 2 deployable solar arrays complemented by batteries.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.3
Diameter
3.7
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
7400
Launch Mass
7400
Shape
Frust + Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
0.757
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dragon C106
Purpose
Supply and return
Mission
Supply and return
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Dragon CM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
18 Draco thrusters
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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