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STS 42 (21846)
COSPAR: 1992-002A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-42)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 22, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21846
International Designator
1992-002A
Decay Date
1/30/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 42
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-42)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 21846 and OBJECT_ID 1992-002A is known as STS 42 or Discovery (STS-42), a US winged orbiter manufactured by RWI. It was launched on January 22, 1992, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite's dimensions include a length and span of 37.3 meters and a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 85,820 kilograms, while its launch mass was 91,870 kilograms. STS 42 operates as a crewed spacecraft equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power, featuring a shape described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. The mission objective of this satellite aligns with its purpose as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85820
Launch Mass
91870
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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