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STS 90 (25297)
COSPAR: 1998-022A | Alt Name: Columbia (STS-90)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 17, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25297
International Designator
1998-022A
Decay Date
5/3/1998
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 90
Alternative Name
Columbia (STS-90)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
The satellite identified by NORAD_CAT_ID 25297 and OBJECT_ID 1998-022A is named STS 90 or alternatively known as Columbia (STS-90). It is a US-owned, crewed spacecraft operated by JSC with the purpose of conducting missions in space. The satellite has a winged orbiter configuration, manufactured by BNAP and launched on April 17, 1998, from LC39B at AFETR using a Space Shuttle as its launch vehicle. It measures 37.3 meters in length with a span of the same measurement, and has a diameter of 23.8 meters. The satellite's dry mass is 92,457 kilograms, and it was launched with a mass of 97,669 kilograms. Power supply for STS 90 comes from fuel cells and batteries. Its shape can be described as box-shaped with two wings and a fin.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
92457
Launch Mass
97669
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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