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STS 66 (23340)
COSPAR: 1994-073A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-66)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 3, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23340
International Designator
1994-073A
Decay Date
11/14/1994
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 66
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-66)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 66, also known as Atlantis (STS-66), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on November 3, 1994, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite, part of the STS OV bus series with a winged orbiter configuration, measures 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 87,516 kg and a launch mass of 96,898 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and features a box + 2 wing + fin shape. Manufactured by RWI, its mission purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87516
Launch Mass
96898
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-104
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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