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STS 52 (22194)
COSPAR: 1992-070A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-52)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22194
International Designator
1992-070A
Decay Date
11/1/1992
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 52
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-52)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite designated as STS 52, also known as Columbia (STS-52), is a crewed spacecraft launched on October 22, 1992, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It was manufactured by RWI and operated by JSC with the mission objective to serve as a crewed spacecraft. The satellite features a winged orbiter configuration, shaped like a box with two wings and a fin, measuring 37.3 meters in length, span, and 23.8 meters in diameter. At launch, it had a mass of 99,952 kilograms and a dry mass of 91,918 kilograms. Its power systems include fuel cells and batteries, while its RCS system has a capacity of 12.5 units. The satellite is equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
91918
Launch Mass
99952
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
12.5
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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