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STS 87 (25061)
COSPAR: 1997-073A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-87)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 19, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25061
International Designator
1997-073A
Decay Date
12/5/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 87
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-87)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 87, also known as Columbia (STS-87), is a US crewed spacecraft launched on November 19, 1997, from Launch Complex 39B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station using the Space Shuttle as the 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. It was manufactured by BNAP and operated by JSC. At launch, it had a mass of 103,711 kilograms and a dry mass of 97,198 kilograms. The satellite is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and features two OME (AJ10-190) motors. Its shape resembles a box with two wings and a fin. STS 87 served as a crewed spacecraft with the purpose of conducting space missions.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
97198
Launch Mass
103711
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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