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STS 94 (24849)
COSPAR: 1997-032A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-94)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 1, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24849
International Designator
1997-032A
Decay Date
7/17/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 94
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-94)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 94, also known as Columbia (STS-94), is a US spacecraft with the OBJECT_ID 1997-032A. It is part of the STS OV BUS and has a winged orbiter configuration. The satellite was launched on July 1, 1997, from LC39A at AFETR using a Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle. Its dimensions include a length of 37.3 meters, a diameter of 23.8 meters, and a span of 37.3 meters. The dry mass is recorded as 92168 kg with a launch mass of 98836 kg. STS 94 is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply and has two OME (AJ10-190) motors. Its shape is described as box-like with wings and fins, and it was manufactured by BNAP for JSC. The mission purpose of this crewed spacecraft was to conduct scientific experiments in space.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
92168
Launch Mass
98836
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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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