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STS 125 (34933)
COSPAR: 2009-025A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-125)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 11, 2009
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34933
International Designator
2009-025A
Decay Date
5/24/2009
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 125
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-125)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 125, also known as Atlantis (STS-125), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and manufactured by BNAP. It was launched on May 11, 2009, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The satellite has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass is 89,612 kg, and its launch mass was 102,350 kg. It features a winged orbiter configuration with a box + 2 wings + fin shape and uses fuel cells and batteries for power. The spacecraft's equipment includes 2 x OME (AJ10-190) motors and is stabilized by an RCS system with a capacity of 31.6228. Its mission was to serve as a crewed spacecraft, though specific major events or significant missions are not detailed in the provided data.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
89612
Launch Mass
102350
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
31.6228
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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