Shooting Star cargo module
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The Shooting Star cargo module is an attachable logistics and payload module designed to expand the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s cargo capacity for resupply and disposal missions to destinations like the International Space Station.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Shooting Star cargo module canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T5458774 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shooting Star cargo module Context triple: [Dream Chaser spaceplane, serviceModuleName, Shooting Star cargo module]
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A.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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B.
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2 is an external payload platform on the International Space Station used to host and support various scientific instruments and experiments.
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C.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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D.
Cygnus spacecraft
The Cygnus spacecraft is an uncrewed commercial cargo vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman to deliver supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station.
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E.
H-II Transfer Vehicle
The H-II Transfer Vehicle is an uncrewed Japanese cargo spacecraft developed by JAXA to deliver supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Shooting Star cargo module Target entity description: The Shooting Star cargo module is an attachable logistics and payload module designed to expand the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s cargo capacity for resupply and disposal missions to destinations like the International Space Station.
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A.
Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module
The Raffaello Multi-Purpose Logistics Module is an Italian-built pressurized cargo module used by NASA to transport supplies, equipment, and experiments between Earth and the International Space Station aboard Space Shuttle missions.
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B.
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2
ISS ExPRESS Logistics Carrier 2 is an external payload platform on the International Space Station used to host and support various scientific instruments and experiments.
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C.
Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module
The Leonardo Permanent Multipurpose Module is a repurposed Italian-built cargo module attached to the International Space Station to provide long-term storage and workspace.
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D.
Cygnus spacecraft
The Cygnus spacecraft is an uncrewed commercial cargo vehicle developed by Northrop Grumman to deliver supplies and scientific equipment to the International Space Station.
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E.
H-II Transfer Vehicle
The H-II Transfer Vehicle is an uncrewed Japanese cargo spacecraft developed by JAXA to deliver supplies and equipment to the International Space Station.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (49)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
logistics module
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payload module ⓘ spacecraft cargo module ⓘ |
| associatedVehicle | Dream Chaser Cargo System NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| attachment | mounted to aft end of Dream Chaser cargo variant ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
ⓘ
surface form:
United States
|
| customer | NASA NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| designedFor |
Dream Chaser spaceplane
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
International Space Station resupply missions ⓘ cargo disposal missions ⓘ uncrewed space missions ⓘ |
| developer | Sierra Space NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| disposalMethod | destructive atmospheric reentry ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
avionics
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cargo carrier structure ⓘ propulsion system ⓘ solar array wings ⓘ |
| intendedUse |
commercial cargo transportation
ⓘ
government cargo transportation ⓘ |
| launchConfiguration | launched attached to Dream Chaser on a launch vehicle ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Sierra Space NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| missionPhaseUsage |
on-orbit operations
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reentry disposal phase ⓘ |
| missionRole |
logistics support
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payload hosting ⓘ waste removal ⓘ |
| operator | Sierra Space NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| orbitRegime | low Earth orbit operations ⓘ |
| partOf | Dream Chaser cargo system NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| powerSupply |
batteries
ⓘ
solar arrays ⓘ |
| primaryFunction |
carry logistics and payloads to orbit
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dispose of waste cargo via destructive reentry ⓘ expand Dream Chaser cargo capacity ⓘ |
| program | NASA Commercial Resupply Services 2 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| provides |
additional cargo volume
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attitude control for Dream Chaser cargo configuration ⓘ docking or berthing interface for ISS operations ⓘ external payload mounting locations ⓘ power generation for Dream Chaser cargo configuration ⓘ propulsion for Dream Chaser cargo configuration ⓘ unpressurized cargo storage ⓘ |
| relatedTo | NASA Commercial Low Earth Orbit operations NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reusability | non-reusable ⓘ |
| spacecraftType |
expendable module
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unpressurized cargo module ⓘ |
| status | in development ⓘ |
| targetDestination |
International Space Station
NERFINISHED
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low Earth orbit ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Shooting Star cargo module Description of subject: The Shooting Star cargo module is an attachable logistics and payload module designed to expand the Dream Chaser spaceplane’s cargo capacity for resupply and disposal missions to destinations like the International Space Station.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.