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ATLAS F R/B (10801)
COSPAR: 1978-020B | Alt Name: SVS Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 22, 1978
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F/SVS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10801
International Designator
1978-020B
Decay Date
8/11/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS F R/B
Alternative Name
SVS Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
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
1.8
Diameter
0.9
Span
1.8
Dry Mass
157
Launch Mass
1197
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.4495
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 37E S/N 40056
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 37
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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