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STS 41 (20841)
COSPAR: 1990-090A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-41)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 6, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20841
International Designator
1990-090A
Decay Date
10/10/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 41
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-41)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 41, also known as Discovery (STS-41), is a US crewed spacecraft configured as a winged orbiter and manufactured by RWI for JSC. Launched on October 6, 1990, from Launch Complex 39B at the Air Force Eastern Test Range using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it has a dry mass of 85,527 kilograms and a launch mass of 91,268 kilograms. The spacecraft measures 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and spans 37.3 meters across its wings. It is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply and two OME (AJ10-190) motors. Its shape consists of a box structure with two wings and fins.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85527
Launch Mass
91268
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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