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STS 121 (29251)
COSPAR: 2006-028A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-121)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 4, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29251
International Designator
2006-028A
Decay Date
7/17/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 121
Alternative Name
Discovery (STS-121)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 121, also known as Discovery (STS-121), is a winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on July 4, 2006, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. It has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. The spacecraft's dry mass is 88,485 kg and it was launched with a total mass of 98,272 kg. Equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power, STS 121 served as a crewed spacecraft for missions involving the OV-103 payload. Its design features include two OME (AJ10-190) motors, a box shape with wings and fins, and an RCS of 23.1192. The orbiter was manufactured by BNAP and was part of NASA's efforts in crewed spaceflight missions during the Space Shuttle program era.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88485
Launch Mass
98272
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
23.1192
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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