SL-6 R/B(2) (13591)

COSPAR: 1982-095D | Alt Name: Blok-2BL 23-648

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 22, 1982

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

13591

International Designator

1982-095D

Decay Date

7/2/2005

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-6 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok-2BL 23-648

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

3.3

Diameter

2.3

Span

3.3

Dry Mass

900

Launch Mass

4500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

7.822

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Blok-2BL No. 76723-648

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok-L

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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