STS 3 (OFT-3) (13106)

COSPAR: 1982-022A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-3)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 22, 1982

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

13106

International Designator

1982-022A

Decay Date

3/30/1982

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 3 (OFT-3)

Alternative Name

Columbia (STS-3)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STS 3 (OFT-3), also known as Columbia (STS-3), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on March 22, 1982, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 37.3 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass is 83,698 kilograms, while its launch mass was 90,916 kilograms. Its shape can be described as a box with two wings and fins. STS 3 (OFT-3) is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply. It has been manufactured by RWI and is designated under the OBJECT_ID 1982-022A, with NORAD_CAT_ID 13106.

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

83698

Launch Mass

90916

Shape

Box + 2 Wing + Fin

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

OV-102

Purpose

Crewed Spacecraft

Mission

Crewed Spacecraft

Manufacturer

RWI

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

STS OV

Configuration

Winged orbiter

Motor

2 x OME (AJ10-190)

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Fuel cells, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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