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CYGNUS NG-15 (47689)
COSPAR: 2021-013A | Alt Name: S.S. Katherine Johnson
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 20, 2021
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
Pad 0A
Launch Vehicle
Antares 230+
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
47689
International Designator
2021-013A
Decay Date
7/2/2021
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CYGNUS NG-15
Alternative Name
S.S. Katherine Johnson
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
NGIS
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The CYGNUS NG-15 satellite, also known as S.S. Katherine Johnson, is operated by NGIS and was manufactured by NGISD for space station logistics purposes. It has dimensions of 6.4 meters in length, a diameter of 2.9 meters, and spans 10.5 meters. The dry mass of the satellite is 2390 kg, which is identical to its launch mass. Launched on February 20, 2021, from Wallops Flight Facility's Launch Pad 0A using an Antares 230+ rocket, it was designed for a lifetime of 66 days. The satellite uses two deployable solar arrays and batteries for power and is equipped with IHI BT-4 and 32 x MR-106M motors. Its shape consists of a cylinder topped by two panels (Cyl+ 2 pan).
Physical Characteristics
Length
6.4
Diameter
2.9
Span
10.5
Dry Mass
2390
Launch Mass
2390
Shape
Cyl+ 2 pan
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Cygnus NG-15
Purpose
Space Station logistics
Mission
Space Station logistics
Manufacturer
NGISD
Life Expectancy
66 days
Bus
EPCM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
IHI BT-4, 32 x MR-106M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
2 deployable solar arrays, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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