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STS 110 (27413)
COSPAR: 2002-018A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-110)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 8, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27413
International Designator
2002-018A
Decay Date
4/19/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 110
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-110)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 110, also known as Atlantis (STS-110), is a winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on April 8, 2002, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This US satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The dry mass of STS 110 is 87,618 kg, and its total launch mass was 98,518 kg. Its primary purpose is as a crewed spacecraft, manufactured by BNAP, equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and featuring two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The satellite has a box shape with wings and fins and an RCS of 0.0196.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87618
Launch Mass
98518
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
0.0196
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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