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STS 60 (22977)
COSPAR: 1994-006A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-60)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22977
International Designator
1994-006A
Decay Date
2/11/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 60
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-60)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite STS 60, also known as Discovery (STS-60), is a crewed spacecraft with a winged orbiter configuration and was launched on February 3, 1994, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft measures 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 87,541 kg and a launch mass of 95,030 kg. The satellite's purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft and it was manufactured by RWI for the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Its power system includes fuel cells and batteries. STS 60 has a box-shaped body with two wings and fins and uses two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. The RCS thrusters have a total impulse of 250.4 kg.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87541
Launch Mass
95030
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
250.4
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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