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STS 106 (26489)
COSPAR: 2000-053A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-106)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 8, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26489
International Designator
2000-053A
Decay Date
9/20/2000
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 106
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-106)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 106, also known as Atlantis (STS-106), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by BNAP. Launched on September 8, 2000, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle, this winged orbiter has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 88,549 kilograms and a launch mass of 100,416 kilograms. The spacecraft is equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion and fuel cells along with batteries for power. Its shape is described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. STS 106 was stable in orbit by September 8, 2000, at 1254:32 UTC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88549
Launch Mass
100416
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
26.5
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-104
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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