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STS 114 (28775)
COSPAR: 2005-026A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-114)
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
July 26, 2005
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28775
International Designator
2005-026A
Decay Date
8/9/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 114
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-114)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 114 was a crewed spacecraft, also known as Discovery (STS-114), launched by NASA on July 26, 2005, from Launch Pad LC39B at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite had dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters, weighing approximately 99,535 kg at launch and 89,097 kg dry mass. It was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply and featured a winged orbiter configuration with a box shape plus two wings and fin design. The spacecraft's mission purpose was to conduct crewed space operations and it was manufactured by BNAP (Boeing North American).
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
89097
Launch Mass
99535
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
31.6227
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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