STS 117 (31600)

COSPAR: 2007-024A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-117)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 8, 2007

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

31600

International Designator

2007-024A

Decay Date

6/22/2007

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 117

Alternative Name

Atlantis (STS-117)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STS 117, also known as Atlantis (STS-117), is a winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on June 8, 2007, from LC39A at the Kennedy Space Center using a Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 86,895 kg, while its launch mass was 95,466 kg. Atlantis is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and two OME (AJ10-190) motors. It was manufactured by BNAP and its mission purpose was to serve as a crewed spacecraft. The satellite's shape consists of a box with two wings and a fin.

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

86895

Launch Mass

95466

Shape

Box + 2 Wing + Fin

Radar Cross Section

31.6427

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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