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DRAGON CRS-11 (42744)
COSPAR: 2017-030A | Alt Name: Dragon CRS-11
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 3, 2017
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42744
International Designator
2017-030A
Decay Date
7/3/2017
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGON CRS-11
Alternative Name
Dragon CRS-11
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The DRAGON CRS-11 (OBJECT_ID: 2017-030A) is a spacecraft designed for supply and return missions to the International Space Station. Launched on June 3, 2017, from LC39A at AFETR using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle by SpaceX (SPX), it has dimensions of 5.3 meters in length, 3.7 meters in diameter, and a span of 16.5 meters. The spacecraft carries the Dragon C106 payload and is equipped with two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power supply. It features a shape described as Frust + Cyl + 2 pan and is propelled by 18 Draco thrusters. With a launch mass of 5,510 kg and a dry mass of 4,510 kg, the satellite continues to serve its purpose in space operations under ownership by SpaceX.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.3
Diameter
3.7
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
4510
Launch Mass
5510
Shape
Frust + Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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