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DRAGON CRS-14 (43267)
COSPAR: 2018-032A | Alt Name: Dragon CRS-14
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 2, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43267
International Designator
2018-032A
Decay Date
5/5/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DRAGON CRS-14
Alternative Name
Dragon CRS-14
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The DRAGON CRS-14 satellite, also known as Dragon CRS-14, is an American spacecraft with a configuration of Bus type Dragon CM. It was launched on April 2, 2018, from Launch Pad LC40 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Falcon 9 launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions include a length of 5.3 meters, diameter of 3.7 meters, and span of 16.5 meters. It has a dry mass of 4,700 kg and a launch mass of 5,853 kg. DRAGON CRS-14 is equipped with 18 Draco thrusters for maneuvering and two deployable solar arrays along with batteries to provide power. Its mission purpose is to supply and return cargo, using the Dragon C110 payload configuration. The satellite's shape consists of a frustum, cylinder, and two panels. It was manufactured by SpaceX (SPX) and owned by the same entity for conducting space missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
5.3
Diameter
3.7
Span
16.5
Dry Mass
4700
Launch Mass
5853
Shape
Frust + Cyl + 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dragon C110
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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