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STS 33 (20329)
COSPAR: 1989-090A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-33R)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 23, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20329
International Designator
1989-090A
Decay Date
11/28/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 33
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-33R)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 33, also known as Discovery (STS-33R), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by RWI. It was launched on November 23, 1989, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and 23.8 meters in diameter. At launch, it had a mass of 92,293 kg and a dry mass of 84,577 kg. Its power systems consist of fuel cells and batteries, and its propulsion system includes two OME (AJ10-190) motors with an RCS capacity of 928.31. The spacecraft's shape is described as box-shaped with wings and fins.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84577
Launch Mass
92293
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
928.31
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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