SATURN 1 (SATURN SA-5) (00744)

COSPAR: 1964-005A | Alt Name: Saturn SA-5

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 1964

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC37B

Launch Vehicle

Saturn I

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00744

International Designator

1964-005A

Decay Date

4/30/1966

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S-IV bus NASA United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SATURN 1 (SATURN SA-5)

Alternative Name

Saturn SA-5

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

A rocket body, also commonly referred to as an upper stage or spent rocket stage, is the structural shell left behind after a rocket has delivered its payload to orbit. These large and often heavy pieces of space hardware can remain in orbit for years, posing significant collision hazards as part of the growing space debris problem. If left uncontrolled, rocket bodies have the potential to reenter Earth's atmosphere unpredictably, which can lead to falling debris in populated areas. Additionally, they risk colliding with operational satellites or the International Space Station, creating more debris and putting human life at risk.

Physical Characteristics

Length

9.8

Diameter

5.6

Span

9.8

Dry Mass

6441

Launch Mass

6441

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Saturn S-IV-5

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

DACHB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

S-IV

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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