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STS 43 (21638)
COSPAR: 1991-054A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-43)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 2, 1991
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21638
International Designator
1991-054A
Decay Date
8/11/1991
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 43
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-43)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 43, also known as Atlantis (STS-43), is a US winged orbiter spacecraft with the OBJECT_ID 1991-054A and NORAD_CAT_ID 21638. Launched on August 2, 1991, from Launch Pad LC39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it measures 37.3 meters in length with a diameter of 23.8 meters and span of 37.3 meters. The spacecraft has a dry mass of 84,930 kg and a launch mass of 91,417 kg. Its mission is to serve as a crewed spacecraft equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power. Manufactured by RWI, the satellite's shape can be described as box-shaped with two wings and a fin. It was stabilized on August 2, 1991, at 15:10 UTC and operated under the ownership of JSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
84930
Launch Mass
91417
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
26.5
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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