STS 41C (14897)

COSPAR: 1984-034A | Alt Name: Challenger (STS 41-C)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 6, 1984

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14897

International Designator

1984-034A

Decay Date

4/13/1984

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 41C

Alternative Name

Challenger (STS 41-C)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The satellite STS 41C, also known as Challenger (STS 41-C), is a US crewed spacecraft with the designation NORAD CAT ID 14897 and OBJECT_ID 1984-034A. It was launched on April 6, 1984, from Launch Pad LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle as its launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and the same span of 37.3 meters. It weighs 82,827 kg dry and had an initial launch mass of 94,981 kg. STS 41C is a winged orbiter manufactured by RWI for JSC (Johnson Space Center), equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors and powered by fuel cells and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as a box with wings and fins, but specific details on its attitude control system or material composition are not provided.

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

82827

Launch Mass

94981

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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