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The 3192
kg (7031 lbm)satellite was built by Boeing Satellite
Systems, based on an BSS 601 satellite bus. The satellite carries
S-, Ku- and Ka-band transponders.
TDRS
9 (I)
Tracking
and Data
Relay
Satellite
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SPACECRAFT
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| Int'l Designation |
2002 011A
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Launched
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| Owner / Sponsor |
NASA
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| Mission |
Telecommunication
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| Constellation/Block |
TDRS
II
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| Manufacturer |
Boeing
Satellite Systems
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HS 601
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| Launch Mass |
3192
kg (7031 lbm)
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| Dimensions, stowed |
3.4
x 3.4 x 8.4 m (11 ft 8 in x 11 ft 8 in x 27 ft 8 in)
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| Mission Orbit |
GSO
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150°W
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| Design Life |
15
years
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| Power (EOL) |
2.300
kW
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LAUNCH
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| Launch Vehicle
Model |
Atlas
2A |
| Date / Time (UTC) |
8
March 2002
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22:59
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FINANCIAL
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| Satellite cost |
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