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STS 26 (19547)
COSPAR: 1988-091A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-26R)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 29, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19547
International Designator
1988-091A
Decay Date
10/3/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 26
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-26R)
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 19547 and OBJECT ID 1988-091A is named STS 26 or Discovery (STS-26R). It is a crewed spacecraft with a winged orbiter configuration manufactured by RWI in the United States. Launched on September 29, 1988, from Launch Complex 39B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It weighed approximately 90,382 kg at launch and has a dry mass of about 85,183 kg. The spacecraft is powered by fuel cells and batteries and equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box design augmented with wings and fins, operated by JSC as part of its mission to conduct crewed space missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85183
Launch Mass
90382
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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