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STS 97 (26630)
COSPAR: 2000-078A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-97)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 1, 2000
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26630
International Designator
2000-078A
Decay Date
12/11/2000
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 97
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-97)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 97, also known as Endeavour (STS-97), is a US crewed spacecraft launched on December 1, 2000, from LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a winged orbiter configuration measuring 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 86,660 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 95,600 kilograms. STS 97 was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power generation and is marked by its box-shaped design complemented by two wings and fins. The satellite's mission was to serve as a crewed spacecraft, and it was manufactured by BNAP under the ownership of JSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
86660
Launch Mass
95600
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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