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STS 7 (14132)
COSPAR: 1983-059A | Alt Name: Challenger (STS-7)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14132
International Designator
1983-059A
Decay Date
6/24/1983
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 7
Alternative Name
Challenger (STS-7)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 7, also known as Challenger (STS-7), is a US crewed spacecraft with the OBJECT_ID 1983-059A and NORAD_CAT_ID 14132. Launched on June 18, 1983, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it was manufactured by RWI. The spacecraft has a configuration of winged orbiter with dimensions: length 37.3 meters, diameter 23.8 meters, and span 37.3 meters. It had a dry mass of 84532 kg and a launch mass of 91167 kg. STS 7 is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and has two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The satellite's purpose aligns with its mission as a crewed spacecraft, operating in space to support human spaceflight operations.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84532
Launch Mass
91167
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-099
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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