STS 34 (20297)

COSPAR: 1989-084A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-34)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 18, 1989

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20297

International Designator

1989-084A

Decay Date

10/23/1989

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 34

Alternative Name

Atlantis (STS-34)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STS 34, also known as Atlantis (STS-34), is a winged orbiter spacecraft launched on October 18, 1989, from LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 85494 kg while its launch mass was 90933 kg. Manufactured by RWI, the spacecraft features fuel cells and batteries for power supply and has a box-like shape complemented by two wings and fins. It served as a crewed spacecraft and operated under ownership of JSC (Johnson Space Center).

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

85494

Launch Mass

90933

Shape

Box + 2 Wing + Fin

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

OV-104

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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