STS 128 (35811)

COSPAR: 2009-045A | Alt Name: Discovery (STS-128)

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 29, 2009

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

35811

International Designator

2009-045A

Decay Date

9/12/2009

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 128

Alternative Name

Discovery (STS-128)

Type

Payload

Status

Decayed

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

STS 128, also known as Discovery (STS-128), is a crewed spacecraft operated by JSC and launched on August 29, 2009, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft has a winged orbiter configuration with dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, and a diameter of 23.8 meters. It has a dry mass of 88,328 kilograms and launched with a total mass of 97,418 kilograms. Its propulsion is provided by two OME (AJ10-190) motors, while power comes from fuel cells and batteries. The satellite's shape can be described as box-like with wings and fins. It was manufactured by BNAP for the purpose of serving as a crewed spacecraft.

Physical Characteristics

Length

37.3

Diameter

23.8

Span

37.3

Dry Mass

88328

Launch Mass

97418

Shape

Box + 2 Wing + Fin

Radar Cross Section

28.0379

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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