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STS 51I (15992)
COSPAR: 1985-076A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS 51-I)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 27, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15992
International Designator
1985-076A
Decay Date
9/3/1985
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 51I
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS 51-I)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 51I, also known as Discovery (STS 51-I), is a winged orbiter crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on August 27, 1985, from Launch Complex 39A 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. It weighs approximately 85,474 kilograms when dry and had an initial mass of 94,888 kilograms at launch. Its shape is described as box-shaped with wings and fins. The spacecraft uses fuel cells and batteries for power and has two OME (AJ10-190) motors for its propulsion system. It was manufactured by RWI and remains a significant piece in the history of crewed space missions, although specific details about its mission objectives are not provided in the given data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85474
Launch Mass
94888
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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