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STS 85 (24889)
COSPAR: 1997-039A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-85)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 7, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24889
International Designator
1997-039A
Decay Date
8/19/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 85
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-85)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite designated by NORAD as 24889 and known as STS 85 or Discovery (STS-85) is a crewed spacecraft launched on August 7, 1997. It was launched from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 88,403 kilograms, and it had a launch mass of 95,995 kilograms. STS 85 features a winged orbiter configuration manufactured by BNAP and operated by JSC. The spacecraft utilizes fuel cells and batteries for power and is equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors and an RCS system rated at 39.0668.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88403
Launch Mass
95995
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
39.0668
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-103
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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