Reentry
What happens when space objects come home: the fiery physics of returning from orbit and why predicting where debris lands is so difficult
DIAMANT B-P4 R/B (07803)
COSPAR: 1975-039C | Alt Name: Diamant BP.4 No. 2 Stage 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1975
Launch Site
FRGUI
Launch Pad
Diamant
Launch Vehicle
Diamant BP.4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07803
International Designator
1975-039C
Decay Date
8/7/1976
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIAMANT B-P4 R/B
Alternative Name
Diamant BP.4 No. 2 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
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
1.7
Diameter
0.8
Span
1.7
Dry Mass
95
Launch Mass
95
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P.068
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AESPC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Rubis
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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