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STS 73 (23688)
COSPAR: 1995-056A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-73)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 20, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23688
International Designator
1995-056A
Decay Date
11/5/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 73
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-73)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite STS 73 (Columbia) was launched on October 20, 1995, from Launch Complex 39B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This crewed spacecraft is a winged orbiter with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 92,211 kg, while the launch mass was 97,995 kg. It is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and has an RCS (Reaction Control System) value of 266.43. Manufactured by RWI and operated by JSC, STS 73 was part of a mission designated as OV-102, carrying equipment necessary for its crewed space flight purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
92211
Launch Mass
97995
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
266.43
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-102
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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