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STS 5 (13650)
COSPAR: 1982-110A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-5)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 1982
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13650
International Designator
1982-110A
Decay Date
11/16/1982
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 5
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-5)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 5, also known as Columbia (STS-5), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by RWI. It was launched on November 11, 1982, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This winged orbiter has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 37.3 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 84,104 kilograms and a launch mass of 90,523 kilograms. It is powered by fuel cells and batteries and equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The configuration of STS 5 includes a box shape with two wings and a fin.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84104
Launch Mass
90523
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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