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STS 91 (25356)
COSPAR: 1998-034A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-91)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 2, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25356
International Designator
1998-034A
Decay Date
6/12/1998
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 91
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-91)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 91, also known as Discovery (STS-91), is a crewed spacecraft launched on June 2, 1998, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The orbiter has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 89,122 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 98,948 kilograms. Equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power, the satellite's mission was to serve as a crewed spacecraft. The main propulsion system consisted of two OME (AJ10-190) motors. Manufactured by BNAP, it is owned by JSC and has a winged orbiter configuration.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
89122
Launch Mass
98948
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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