# TSS-1R

> tethered satellite system operated during STS-75

**Wikidata**: [Q111498944](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q111498944)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/tss-1r

## Summary
TSS-1R (Tethered Satellite System 1R) is a tethered satellite system that was operated during the STS-75 mission. It is classified as an artificial satellite consisting of two parts connected by a cable. The system was launched aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia on February 22, 1996.

## Key Facts
- **Operation Mission:** TSS-1R was operated during the STS-75 mission.
- **Launch Date:** February 22, 1996, at 20:18:00 UTC.
- **Launch Vehicle:** Space Shuttle Columbia.
- **Launch Site:** Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B.
- **Classification:** Instance of a "tethered satellite," defined as an artificial satellite consisting of two parts connected by a cable.
- **COSPAR ID:** 1996-012B.
- **NSSDCA ID:** 1996-012B.
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23805.
- **Aliases:** Tethered Satellite System 1R.

## FAQs
### Q: What is TSS-1R?
A: TSS-1R stands for Tethered Satellite System 1R. It is a tethered satellite system defined as an artificial satellite consisting of two parts connected by a cable, operated during the STS-75 mission.

### Q: When was TSS-1R launched?
A: TSS-1R was launched on February 22, 1996, at 20:18:00. The launch occurred at the Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B.

### Q: What vehicle was used to launch TSS-1R?
A: The system was launched using the Space Shuttle, specifically the Columbia orbiter, as part of the STS-75 mission.

### Q: What are the identifying codes for TSS-1R?
A: The satellite is identified by the COSPAR ID 1996-012B, the NSSDCA ID 1996-012B, and the Satellite Catalog Number 23805.

## Why It Matters
TSS-1R represents a specific implementation of tethered satellite technology deployed during the Space Shuttle era. As an instance of a "tethered satellite"—a class of artificial satellites consisting of two parts connected by a cable—it serves as a key data point in the history of space infrastructure experiments. The mission utilized the Space Shuttle *Columbia*, highlighting the Shuttle's role as a platform for deploying novel satellite technologies before the program's end in 2011. Its specific identifiers (COSPAR 1996-012B) allow for precise tracking and academic reference within space flight records.

## Notable For
- Being a distinct instance of a **tethered satellite** system.
- Operation during the **STS-75** mission.
- Launch aboard the **Space Shuttle Columbia**.
- Specific tracking via **Satellite Catalog Number 23805**.
- Launch from the historic **Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B**.

## Body
### Mission Context
TSS-1R, also known as Tethered Satellite System 1R, was an artificial satellite system operated during the STS-75 mission. The system falls under the class of "tethered satellites," which are characterized by consisting of two parts connected by a cable.

### Launch Details
The system underwent a significant rocket launch event on February 22, 1996.
- **Time:** 20:18:00
- **Location:** Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39B
- **Vehicle:** Space Shuttle (Columbia)

### Technical Identifiers
The entity is tracked in various databases using the following identifiers:
- **Satellite Catalog Number (SCN):** 23805
- **COSPAR ID:** 1996-012B
- **NSSDCA ID:** 1996-012B
- **Wolfram Language Entity Code:** `Entity["Satellite", "23805"]`

## References

1. Jonathan's Space Report