Launch Date
August 27, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
NORAD ID
16013
International Designator
1985-076H
Decay Date
2/28/1986
Name
STS 51I DEB SCREWDRIVER
Alternative Name
EVA screwdriver
Type
Status
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0.325
Launch Mass
0.325
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.57
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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