Launch Date
April 4, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
NORAD ID
24755
International Designator
1997-013A
Decay Date
4/8/1997
Name
STS 83
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-83)
Type
Status
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
94277
Launch Mass
98640
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
OV-102
Purpose
Crewed Spacecraft
Mission
Crewed Spacecraft
Manufacturer
BNAP
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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