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STS 41B (14681)
COSPAR: 1984-011A | Alt Name: Challenger (STS 41-B)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14681
International Designator
1984-011A
Decay Date
2/11/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 41B
Alternative Name
Challenger (STS 41-B)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 41B, also known as Challenger (STS 41-B), is a crewed spacecraft winged orbiter built by RWI and launched on February 3, 1984, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 84,637 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 92,710 kilograms. The spacecraft was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and featured two OME (AJ10-190) motors. It operated as part of the Mission: Crewed Spacecraft under the ownership of JSC (Johnson Space Center). The satellite has a box shape with wings and fins.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84637
Launch Mass
92710
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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