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DRAGON CRS-5 (40370)
COSPAR: 2015-001A | Alt Name: Dragon CRS-5
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 10, 2015
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40370
International Designator
2015-001A
Decay Date
2/11/2015
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGON CRS-5
Alternative Name
Dragon CRS-5
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
DRAGON CRS-5, also known as Dragon CRS-5, is a spacecraft operated by SpaceX (SPX) for supply and return missions to space stations. It was launched on January 10, 2015, from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station’s Launch Complex 40 using the Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 5.3 meters in length, 3.7 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. It weighs approximately 7,400 kg at launch and in dry mass. Equipped with 18 Draco thrusters for maneuvering, the spacecraft utilizes two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power generation. The shape of the satellite is described as frustum plus cylindrical sections and includes two panels. Its mission involves supplying materials to and returning items from space stations.
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
8.7376
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dragon C107
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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