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STS 51A (15382)
COSPAR: 1984-113A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS 51-A)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15382
International Designator
1984-113A
Decay Date
11/16/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 51A
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS 51-A)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite designated by NORAD CAT ID 15382, also known as STS 51A or Discovery (STS 51-A), is a US crewed spacecraft launched on November 8, 1984, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 85,254 kg, while its launch mass was 92,976 kg. Manufactured by RWI, it is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and has two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box with two wings and a fin. The spacecraft is operated by JSC and its purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85254
Launch Mass
92976
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-103
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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