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STS 68 (23285)
COSPAR: 1994-062A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-68)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23285
International Designator
1994-062A
Decay Date
10/11/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 68
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-68)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 68, also known as Endeavour (STS-68), is a crewed spacecraft and winged orbiter operated by JSC (Johnson Space Center). Launched on September 30, 1994, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, this satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 37.3 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 88,422 kilograms, while its launch mass was 95711 kilograms. Its shape consists of a box with two wings and fins, and it operates using fuel cells and batteries for power. Manufactured by RWI (Rockwell International), the satellite's mission is to serve as a crewed spacecraft equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88422
Launch Mass
95711
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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