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STS 113 (27556)
COSPAR: 2002-052A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-113)
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 24, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27556
International Designator
2002-052A
Decay Date
12/7/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 113
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-113)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 113, also known as Endeavour (STS-105), is a US crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on November 24, 2002, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. This winged orbiter has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 87,764 kilograms and its launch mass was 97,378 kilograms. The satellite's shape consists of a box design with two wings and fins. Power sources include fuel cells and batteries. It was manufactured by BNAP for crew transportation purposes.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87764
Launch Mass
97378
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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