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STS 104 (26862)
COSPAR: 2001-028A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-104)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 12, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26862
International Designator
2001-028A
Decay Date
7/25/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 104
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-104)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 104, also known as Atlantis (STS-104), is a winged orbiter spacecraft with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span and 23.8 meters in diameter. It was launched on July 12, 2001, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The dry mass of the satellite is 89,010 kg with a launch mass of 100,444 kg. Manufactured by BNAP and operated by JSC, this crewed spacecraft was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The satellite's shape is described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
89010
Launch Mass
100444
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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