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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:satellite
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:STS-24
gptkb:STS-20
gptkb:STS-19
gptkb:STS-25
gptkb:Tracking_and_Data_Relay_Satellite_System_II
gptkb:STS-26
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gptkbp:command_structure
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:communication
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gptkb:battle
High-speed data transmission
Advanced communication system
Direct communication link
Between low Earth orbit satellites and ground stations
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gptkbp:connects
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gptkb:HS-376
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gptkbp:contact
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2017-01-31
1988-03-22
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gptkbp:controls
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gptkb:Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
reaction wheels
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gptkbp:country
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Various space agencies
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gptkbp:covered_by
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:data_usage
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up to 300 Mbps
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gptkbp:debut_year
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gptkb:1995
gptkb:2019
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gptkbp:decommissioned
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gptkb:2017
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gptkbp:design
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15 years
7 years
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gptkbp:disbandment_date
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gptkb:2019
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gptkbp:elevation
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gptkb:satellite
Geostationary orbit
approximately 22,300 miles
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gptkbp:end_of_life
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gptkb:2017
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gptkbp:frequency
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C-band
Ku-band
X-band
S-band
Ka-band
Multiple simultaneous connections
Ka band
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gptkbp:function
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Relay data to ground stations
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gptkbp:healthcare
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gptkb:battle
Telemetry data transmission
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gptkbp:height
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5.5 m
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gptkbp:home_ground
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gptkb:NASA_Goddard_Space_Flight_Center
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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TDRS-3
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gptkbp:is_monitored_by
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Real-time tracking
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gptkbp:launch_date
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gptkb:1995
1995-03-09
1988-01-22
1995-07-20
February 20, 1995
1988-03-22
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gptkbp:launch_site
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gptkb:Kennedy_Space_Center
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gptkbp:launch_vehicle
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gptkb:spacecraft
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Endeavour
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Discovery
gptkb:Space_Shuttle_Atlantis
3,000 kg
2,800 kg
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gptkbp:launched
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gptkb:NASA
1988-03-22 to 1988-03-30
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gptkbp:length
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3.5 m
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gptkbp:manufacturer
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gptkb:Hughes_Aircraft_Company
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gptkbp:market
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$150 million
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gptkbp:mass
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3,000 kg
2,500 kg
2,800 kg
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gptkbp:mission
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gptkb:aircraft
gptkb:TDRS_network
gptkb:STS-67
gptkb:HS-376
15 years
Geostationary orbit
communications
Modular design
Third generation
commercial communications
tracking and data relay
Remote control from ground
supporting NASA missions
Data relay and communication
Relay satellite network
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gptkbp:operational_area
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gptkb:1995
15 years
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gptkbp:operational_status
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Active
active
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gptkbp:operator
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gptkb:NASA
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gptkbp:orbital_inclination
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0 degrees
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gptkbp:orbital_period
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24 hours
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gptkbp:power_output
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Solar panels
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gptkbp:powers
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2,000 watts
5 k W
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gptkbp:predecessor
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gptkb:TDRS-2
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gptkbp:primary_function
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tracking and data relay
Relay communications between satellites and ground stations
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gptkbp:propulsion
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gptkb:satellite
chemical propulsion
Solar power system
geostationary communications satellite
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gptkbp:provides_information_on
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Data link to ground stations
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gptkbp:reliability
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gptkb:High
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gptkbp:replaced_by
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gptkb:TDRS-M
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gptkbp:seating_capacity
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3,000 kg
Communications transponders
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gptkbp:series
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gptkb:TDRS-12
gptkb:TDRS-1
gptkb:TDRS_series
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gptkbp:service_area
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gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:North_America
gptkb:South_America
Low Earth Orbit
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gptkbp:services
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gptkb:1995
gptkb:2017
Extended service life
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gptkbp:stations
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Multiple ground stations
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gptkbp:status
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operational
Operational
decommissioned
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gptkbp:storage
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gptkb:TDRS-2
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:TDRS-4
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gptkbp:sustainability
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60 m²
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gptkbp:track
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gptkb:battle
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gptkbp:transponders
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gptkb:12
Multiple transponders
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gptkbp:width
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3.5 m
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