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[[Image:Dragonfly.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Dragonfly]]
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The '''Dragonfly''' is a space tug designed for moving payload in [[Orbit|orbit]]. It may be used to bring [[satellite|satellites]] delivered by the [[Space Shuttle]] into higher orbits, or to help in the assembly of large orbital structures.
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|length=14.8 m
 
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|height=5.6 m
 
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|width=7.2 m
 
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|empty_mass=7,000 kg
 
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|fuel_mass=4,000 kg
 
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|main_engine_template=Engine
 
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|main_engine=1.0 kN
 
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|main_engine_isp=40,000 kN·s/kg
 
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|rcs_engine_template=16 thrusters
 
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|rcs_engine=1.0 kN per thruster
 
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|rcs_engine_isp= 40,000 m/s (vacuum)
 
  
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The Dragonfly has no dedicated main thrusters, but a versatile and adjustable reaction control system.
  
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The '''Dragonfly''' is a space tug designed for moving payload in orbit. It may be used to bring satellites delivered by the [[Space Shuttle]] into higher orbits, or to help in the assembly of large orbital structures.
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The Dragonfly is not designed for atmospheric descent or surface landing.
  
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The Dragonfly has no dedicated main thrusters, but a versatile and adjustable reaction control system.
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The Dragonfly is the first vessel to be modeled with detailed electrical and environmental systems simulation, contributed by [[User: Radu Poenaru|Radu Poenaru]]. For detailed information see the Dragonfly Operations Handbook.
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== See also ==
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[[Dragonfly-lite]]
  
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The Dragonfly is not designed for atmospheric descent or surface landing.
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== Gallery ==
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<gallery>
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Dragonfly-Orbiter2003P2.jpg|<center>Dragonfly approaching a Module 1 in Orbiter 2003P2</center>
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Dragonfly-Orbiter2005P1.jpg|<center>Dragonfly in Orbiter 2005P1</center>
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Dragonfly-Orbiter2006P1.jpg|<center>Dragonfly in Orbiter 2006P1</center>
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Dragonfly-Orbiter2010P1-Orbiter2010P1.jpg|<center>Dragonfly in Orbiter 2010P1</center>
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</gallery>
  
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The Dragonfly is the first vessel to be modeled with detailed electrical and environmental systems simulation, contributed by [[Radu Poenaru]]. For detailed information see the Dragonfly Operations Handbook.
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[[Category: Articles]]
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[[Category: Vessels of Orbiter]]

Latest revision as of 03:10, 3 November 2024

Dragonfly

The Dragonfly is a space tug designed for moving payload in orbit. It may be used to bring satellites delivered by the Space Shuttle into higher orbits, or to help in the assembly of large orbital structures.

The Dragonfly has no dedicated main thrusters, but a versatile and adjustable reaction control system.

The Dragonfly is not designed for atmospheric descent or surface landing.

The Dragonfly is the first vessel to be modeled with detailed electrical and environmental systems simulation, contributed by Radu Poenaru. For detailed information see the Dragonfly Operations Handbook.

See also[edit]

Dragonfly-lite

Gallery[edit]

  • Dragonfly approaching a Module 1 in Orbiter 2003P2
  • Dragonfly in Orbiter 2005P1
  • Dragonfly in Orbiter 2006P1
  • Dragonfly in Orbiter 2010P1
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