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STS 74 (23714)
COSPAR: 1995-061A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-74)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 12, 1995
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23714
International Designator
1995-061A
Decay Date
11/20/1995
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 74
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-74)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 74, also known as Atlantis (STS-74), is a crewed spacecraft with a winged orbiter configuration, manufactured by RWI and operated by JSC. Launched on November 12, 1995, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and the same span. The spacecraft's dry mass is 87,349 kg with a launch mass of 98,414 kg. Its shape resembles a box with two wings and fins. Power is provided by fuel cells and batteries. Atlantis was launched on mission STS-74 and has not been associated with any major events or changes in its orbit since then.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87349
Launch Mass
98414
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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