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ATLAS D R/B (02897)
COSPAR: 1967-072C | Alt Name: OV1-12P
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 27, 1967
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
ABRESB3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02897
International Designator
1967-072C
Decay Date
5/2/1977
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS D R/B
Alternative Name
OV1-12P
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OAR
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
2.1
Diameter
0.7
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
125
Launch Mass
125
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.4355
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
FW4S
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
UTC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
FW4
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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