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STS 115 (29391)
COSPAR: 2006-036A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-115)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 9, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29391
International Designator
2006-036A
Decay Date
9/21/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 115
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-115)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 115, also known as Atlantis (STS-115), is a winged orbiter crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on September 9, 2006, from LC39B at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a dry mass of 87,291 kg and a launch mass of 94,412 kg. Manufactured by BNAP, the mission purpose was to deliver crewed spaceflight services. The power system includes fuel cells and batteries, while its attitude control is maintained with 10 RCS thrusters.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87291
Launch Mass
94412
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
10
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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