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STS 98 (26698)
COSPAR: 2001-006A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-98)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 7, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26698
International Designator
2001-006A
Decay Date
2/20/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 98
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-98)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 98, also known as Atlantis (STS-98), is a US crewed spacecraft that was launched on February 7, 2001, from Launch Pad LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 86,638 kilograms and a launch mass of 98,807 kilograms. The spacecraft is powered by fuel cells and batteries and features a box shape with two wings and fins for stability. Its mission was to serve as a crewed spacecraft. The satellite's RCS (Reaction Control System) has a capacity of 18.5 units, and it was manufactured by BNAP under the ownership of JSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
86638
Launch Mass
98807
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
18.5
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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