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STS 108 (26995)
COSPAR: 2001-054A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-108)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 5, 2001
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26995
International Designator
2001-054A
Decay Date
12/17/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 108
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-108)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 108, also known as Endeavour (STS-108), is a winged orbiter crewed spacecraft launched by the Space Shuttle on December 5, 2001, from Launch Pad LC39B at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The spacecraft measures 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 85,556 kilograms and a launch mass of 99,251 kilograms. Endeavour is powered by fuel cells and batteries and uses two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. The satellite was manufactured by BNAP and owned by JSC, serving as part of the crewed spacecraft mission.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
85556
Launch Mass
99251
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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