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STS 105 (26888)
COSPAR: 2001-035A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-105)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26888
International Designator
2001-035A
Decay Date
8/22/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 105
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-105)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 105, also known as Discovery (STS-103), is a crewed spacecraft with the object ID 2001-035A and NORAD catalog number 26888. It was launched on August 10, 2001, from Launch Complex 39A at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station (AFETR) using a Space Shuttle as the launch vehicle. The spacecraft is winged with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and 23.8 meters in diameter. It has a dry mass of 88,005 kilograms and was manufactured by BNAP for JSC. STS 105's power system includes fuel cells and batteries. It carries the payload OV-103 and is equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. The purpose of this spacecraft is to serve as a crewed mission vehicle.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88005
Launch Mass
99006
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OV-103
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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