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STS 100 (26747)
COSPAR: 2001-016A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-100)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26747
International Designator
2001-016A
Decay Date
5/1/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 100
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-100)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 100, also known as Endeavour (STS-100), is a crewed spacecraft launched on April 19, 2001, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft is a winged orbiter with a box + 2 wing + fin shape and dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and 23.8 meters in diameter. It has a dry mass of 88,857 kg and a launch mass of 99,256 kg. The spacecraft is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and two OME (AJ10-190) motors. STS 100 was manufactured by BNAP and operated under the ownership of JSC. Its primary purpose is to serve as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88857
Launch Mass
99256
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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