Launch Date
May 19, 2022
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V N22
NORAD ID
52715
International Designator
2022-055A
Decay Date
5/26/2022
Name
STARLINER OFT-2
Alternative Name
Starliner OFT-2
Type
Status
Owner
BOCC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
2.2
Diameter
4.5
Span
4.5
Dry Mass
8000
Launch Mass
8000
Shape
Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
CST-100 SV2
Purpose
Crewed spacecraft
Mission
Crewed spacecraft
Manufacturer
BOC3PF
Life Expectancy
60 hours (freeflight); 210 days (docked)
Bus
CST-100
Configuration
Conical capsule, cylindrical service module
Motor
4 x RS-88 combined abort/retro rocket engines, 24 x OMAC thrusters
Equipment
NDS docking adaptor
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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