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STS 75 (23801)
COSPAR: 1996-012A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-75)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 22, 1996
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23801
International Designator
1996-012A
Decay Date
3/9/1996
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 75
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-75)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 75, also known as Columbia (STS-75), is a US crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by RWI. It was launched on February 22, 1996, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle 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 93,391 kilograms, and it was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power. The spacecraft's shape resembles a box with two wings and a fin, and its RCS (Reaction Control System) has a value of 86.839. The satellite was designed for crewed space missions and had an initial launch mass of 101,995 kilograms.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
93391
Launch Mass
101995
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
86.839
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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