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STS 51 (22795)
COSPAR: 1993-058A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-51)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 12, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22795
International Designator
1993-058A
Decay Date
9/22/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 51
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-51)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite STS 51, also known as Discovery (STS-51), is a winged orbiter spacecraft with a NORAD catalog ID of 22795 and an OBJECT_ID of 1993-058A. Launched on September 12, 1993 from Launch Complex 39B at the AFE (Air Force Eastern Test Range) using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 86,542 kg, while its launch mass was 93,890 kg. Manufactured by RWI, the spacecraft's purpose is to serve as a crewed vehicle, equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply, and featuring 26 RCS (Reaction Control System) units. The satellite’s shape is described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. It was stable on September 12, 1993 at 11:53:49 UTC and operated under the ownership of JSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
86542
Launch Mass
93890
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
26
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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