STS 69 (23667)

COSPAR: 1995-048A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-69)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 7, 1995

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23667

International Designator

1995-048A

Decay Date

9/18/1995

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 69

Alternative Name

Endeavour (STS-69)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STS 69, also known as Endeavour (STS-69), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on September 7, 1995, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle as its launch vehicle. The satellite has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and 23.8 meters in diameter. Its dry mass is 87,967 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 98,868 kilograms. STS 69 was manufactured by RWI and is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two wings and a fin, and its motor includes 2 x OME (AJ10-190).

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

87967

Launch Mass

98868

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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