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STS 78 (23931)
COSPAR: 1996-036A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-78)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 20, 1996
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23931
International Designator
1996-036A
Decay Date
7/7/1996
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 78
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-78)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 78, also known as Columbia (STS-78), is a crewed spacecraft with a winged orbiter configuration launched on June 20, 1996, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span and 23.8 meters in diameter. The spacecraft's dry mass is 92,286 kilograms with a launch mass of 98,287 kilograms. Manufactured by RWI for JSC, the satellite uses fuel cells and batteries for power and has a shape described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. It was stabilized at its operational date on June 20, 1996.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
92286
Launch Mass
98287
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
672.9
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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