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STS 54 (22313)
COSPAR: 1993-003A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-54)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22313
International Designator
1993-003A
Decay Date
1/19/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 54
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-54)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 54, also known as Endeavour (STS-54), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and was launched on January 13, 1993, from LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This winged orbiter has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 85,533 kilograms and a launch mass of 91,651 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and has a configuration described as "Box + 2 Wing + Fin". Its propulsion system includes two OME (AJ10-190) motors, and it features 43 RCS thrusters for maneuvering in space. Manufactured by RWI, STS 54 served as a crewed spacecraft for its mission objectives.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85533
Launch Mass
91651
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
43
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-105
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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