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STS 31 (20579)
COSPAR: 1990-037A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-31)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20579
International Designator
1990-037A
Decay Date
4/29/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 31
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-31)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 31, also known as Discovery (STS-31), is a winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by RWI in the United States. It was launched on April 24, 1990, from Launch Pad LC39B at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters with a dry mass of 84,568 kilograms and a launch mass of 93,024 kilograms. STS 31 is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power generation and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) capacity of 0.31. Its shape is described as box-like with two wings and a fin. The satellite's mission purpose was to serve as a crewed spacecraft, though specific details on its payload or major events are not provided.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84568
Launch Mass
93024
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
0.31
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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