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STS 135 (37736)
COSPAR: 2011-031A | Alt Name: Atlantis (STS-135)
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 2011
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37736
International Designator
2011-031A
Decay Date
7/21/2011
Basic Satellite Info
Name
STS 135
Alternative Name
Atlantis (STS-135)
Type
Payload
Status
Decayed
Owner
JSC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Summary
STS 135, also known as Atlantis (STS-135), is a winged orbiter spacecraft launched by the Space Shuttle from LC39A at AFETR on July 8, 2011. The satellite measures 37.3 meters in length and span with a diameter of 23.8 meters, has a dry mass of 87,766 kilograms, and was launched with a total mass of 97,662 kilograms. It is equipped with fuel cells and batteries for power and uses two OME (AJ10-190) motors. The spacecraft's shape is described as Box + 2 Wing + Fin and has an RCS capacity of 53.452. Its primary purpose was to serve as a crewed spacecraft, manufactured by BNAP and owned by JSC.
Physical Characteristics
Length
37.3
Diameter
23.8
Span
37.3
Dry Mass
87766
Launch Mass
97662
Shape
Box + 2 Wing + Fin
Radar Cross Section
53.452
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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