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STS 134 (37577)
COSPAR: 2011-020A | Alt Name: Endeavour (STS-134)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 16, 2011
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37577
International Designator
2011-020A
Decay Date
6/1/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 134
Alternative Name
Endeavour (STS-134)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 134, also known as Endeavour (STS-134), is a winged orbiter spacecraft launched by the Space Shuttle on May 16, 2011, from LC39A at AFETR. The spacecraft has dimensions of 37.3 meters in length and span, with a diameter of 23.8 meters. It had a launch mass of 101,123 kg and a dry mass of 88,778 kg. Endeavour is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power, and its mission was to serve as a crewed spacecraft. The orbiter was manufactured by BNAP and operated by JSC. Its shape is described as a box with two wings and a fin.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
88778
Launch Mass
101123
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
25.1189
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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