STS 126 (33441)

COSPAR: 2008-059A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-126)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 15, 2008

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

33441

International Designator

2008-059A

Decay Date

11/30/2008

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 126

Alternative Name

Endeavour (STS-126)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

The STS 126 mission, also known as Endeavour (STS-126), is a winged orbiter spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by BNAP. Launched on November 15, 2008, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle, it has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length, 23.8 meters in diameter, and a span of 37.3 meters. The dry mass is 87,893 kg, with a launch mass of 97,005 kg. It uses fuel cells and batteries for power and is equipped with two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The spacecraft's shape consists of a box structure with two wings and a fin. Its purpose was to serve as a crewed spacecraft.

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

87893

Launch Mass

97005

Shape

Box + 2 Wing + Fin

Radar Cross Section

37.3899

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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