SL-11 R/B (03505)

COSPAR: 1968-091B | Alt Name: Tsiklon-2A No. 05L Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 20, 1968

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC90/20

Launch Vehicle

Tsiklon-2A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03505

International Designator

1968-091B

Decay Date

10/21/1968

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8S672 bus USSR satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-11 R/B

Alternative Name

Tsiklon-2A No. 05L Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

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

9.4

Diameter

Span

9.4

Dry Mass

3700

Launch Mass

3700

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

8S672

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

YUZH

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

8S672

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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