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STS 70 (23612)
COSPAR: 1995-035A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-70)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 13, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23612
International Designator
1995-035A
Decay Date
7/22/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 70
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-70)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 70, also known as Discovery (STS-70), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by RWI. It was launched on July 13, 1995, from LC39B at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters. It weighs approximately 85,289 kg when dry and had a launch mass of 91,696 kg. STS 70 is powered by fuel cells and batteries and uses two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. Its shape consists of a box with two wings and a fin. The spacecraft's purpose is to serve as a crewed vehicle for space missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85289
Launch Mass
91696
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
39.8
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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