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Ref : S09105
Theme :
Testings - Satellites - Probes - Rockets (2314 images)
Title : The Tracking and Data Relay SatelliteI (TDRSI) arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly
Caption :
(02/04/2002) -- The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite-I (TDRS-I) arrives at the Spacecraft Assembly and Encapsulation Facility-2 (SAEF-2) where it will undergo processing to prepare it for launch. The second in a new series of telemetry satellites, TDRS-I replenishes the existing on-orbit fleet of six spacecraft. The TDRS System is the primary source of space-to-ground voice, data and telemetry for the Space Shuttle. It also provides communications with the International Space Station and scientific spacecraft in low-Earth orbit such as the Hubble Space Telescope. This new advanced series of satellites will extend the availability of TDRS communications services until about 2017. Launch of TDRS-I is scheduled for March 8 aboard a Lockheed Martin Atlas IIA rocket from Pad 36-A, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station
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