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STS 132 (36572)
COSPAR: 2010-019A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-132)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36572
International Designator
2010-019A
Decay Date
5/26/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 132
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-132)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 132 was a crewed spacecraft mission, also known as Atlantis (STS-132), launched on May 14, 2010 from LC39A at AFETR using the Space Shuttle launch vehicle. The spacecraft, owned by JSC and manufactured by BNAP, had dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. Its dry mass was 88,765 kilograms, and it weighed 98,096 kilograms at launch. The satellite featured a winged orbiter configuration with a shape described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin. It was equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and two OME (AJ10-190) motors for propulsion.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88765
Launch Mass
98096
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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