TDRS-21

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:satellite
gptkbp:collaborations gptkb:battle
gptkbp:communication Two-way communication
High data transmission rates
Data relay for low Earth orbit satellites
High-capacity communication link
Relay for NASA missions
gptkbp:controls NASA control center
gptkbp:covered_by Global coverage
gptkbp:data_usage up to 300 Mbps
gptkbp:design 15 years
gptkbp:elevation Geostationary Orbit
gptkbp:frequency S-band
Ka-band
gptkbp:healthcare Real-time telemetry
gptkbp:home_ground gptkb:White_Sands_Complex
Multiple ground stations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label TDRS-21
gptkbp:launch_date 2000-01-12
gptkbp:launch_site gptkb:Cape_Canaveral_Air_Force_Station
gptkbp:launch_vehicle gptkb:Atlas_IIAS
3,000 kg
gptkbp:launched 2000-01-12 to 2000-01-12
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Hughes_Space_and_Communications
gptkbp:market Estimated at $200 million
gptkbp:mass 3,000 kg
gptkbp:mission gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:Boeing_601_bus
gptkb:Boeing_601
Modular design
Operational status
Relay satellite
Communications and tracking
Part of TDRS network
Part of TDRS program
Support NASA's space operations
gptkbp:mission_duration Ongoing
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:NASA
gptkbp:orbital_inclination 0 degrees
gptkbp:orbital_period 24 hours
gptkbp:power_output Solar Panels
gptkbp:primary_function Tracking and Data Relay
gptkbp:propulsion Power generation from solar panels
gptkbp:provides_information_on Data link to ground stations
gptkbp:reliability gptkb:High
gptkbp:seating_capacity 3,000 kg
Communications payload
gptkbp:series gptkb:TDRS-26
gptkb:TDRS-1
gptkbp:services gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
15 years
TBD
2000-01-12
gptkbp:status Active
Operational
gptkbp:storage Onboard data storage
gptkbp:successor gptkb:TDRS-22
gptkbp:track Advanced tracking system
Global tracking capability
Provides tracking data
gptkbp:transponders Multiple transponders
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tracking_and_Data_Relay_Satellite_System_(TDRSS)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5