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STS 35 (20980)
COSPAR: 1990-106A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-35)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20980
International Designator
1990-106A
Decay Date
12/11/1990
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 35
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-35)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 35, also known as Columbia (STS-35), is a winged orbiter spacecraft manufactured by RWI and operated by JSC. Launched on December 2, 1990, from LC39B at the AFETR launch site using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, this crewed spacecraft has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 90,187 kg, while its launch mass was 98,417 kg. Equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply, the satellite is shaped like a box with two wings and fins, powered by two OME (AJ10-190) motors. Its purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
90187
Launch Mass
98417
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-102
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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