SL-5 R/B (00783)

COSPAR: 1964-019B | Alt Name: Polyot-2 part

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 12, 1964

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Polyot 11A59

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00783

International Designator

1964-019B

Decay Date

5/8/1964

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USSR satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-5 R/B

Alternative Name

Polyot-2 part

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OKB52

Country

USSR

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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OKB52

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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