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STS 57 (22684)
COSPAR: 1993-037A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-57)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 21, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22684
International Designator
1993-037A
Decay Date
7/1/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 57
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-57)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 57, also known as Endeavour (STS-57), is a crewed spacecraft winged orbiter built by RWI and operated by JSC for the US. It was launched on June 21, 1993, from LC39B at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 88594 kg, and it had a launch mass of 99545 kg. STS 57 is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and has a shape described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. The satellite's mission is to serve as a crewed spacecraft, and its propulsion includes two OME (AJ10-190) motors.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88594
Launch Mass
99545
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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