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STS 130 (36394)
COSPAR: 2010-004A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-130)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36394
International Designator
2010-004A
Decay Date
2/22/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 130
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-130)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 130, also known as Endeavour (STS-130), is a US crewed spacecraft operated by JSC. It was launched on February 8, 2010, from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle as its 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 87,760 kg, and it had an initial launch mass of 95,814 kg. STS 130 is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power supply and two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion. The spacecraft has a winged orbiter configuration and is shaped like a box with wings and fins. Its bus type is designated as "STS OV," and it was manufactured by BNAP for its primary mission as a crewed spacecraft.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87760
Launch Mass
95814
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
29.936
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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