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STS 89 (25143)
COSPAR: 1998-003A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-89)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 23, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25143
International Designator
1998-003A
Decay Date
1/31/1998
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 89
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-89)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite STS 89, also known as Endeavour (STS-89), is an American crewed spacecraft with a winged orbiter configuration and was launched on January 23, 1998, from Launch Complex 39A at the Kennedy Space Center using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 90,110 kilograms, and its launch mass was 94,864 kilograms. Equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power, it features two OME (AJ10-190) motors and a Reaction Control System (RCS) capacity of 308.2 pounds. Manufactured by BNAP, the satellite's shape is described as box-like with wings and fins. Owned by JSC, its primary purpose was to serve as a crewed spacecraft for various missions in space exploration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
90110
Launch Mass
94864
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
308.2
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-105
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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