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STS 36 (20512)
COSPAR: 1990-019A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-36)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 28, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20512
International Designator
1990-019A
Decay Date
3/4/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 36
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-36)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite named STS 36 (Atlantis) has a NORAD catalog ID of 20512 and was launched on February 28, 1990, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It is a US-owned crewed spacecraft with the configuration of a winged orbiter. The satellite measures 37.3 meters in length and span, and has a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 84571 kg, while it had an initial launch mass of 92359 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply and uses two OME (AJ10-190) motors. It was manufactured by RWI and operated under the ownership of JSC. The satellite's shape is described as a box with two wings and fins, though additional details on its ADCS or material composition are not provided in the dataset.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84571
Launch Mass
92359
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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