N-2 R/B(1) (14250)

COSPAR: 1983-081B | Alt Name: N-II-11F Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 5, 1983

Launch Site

TANSC

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

N-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14250

International Designator

1983-081B

Decay Date

9/27/1983

Basic Satellite Info

Name

N-2 R/B(1)

Alternative Name

N-II-11F Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NASDA

Country

Japan

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

Diameter

2.4

Span

Dry Mass

950

Launch Mass

950

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

28.18

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

AJ10-118FJ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MHITO/AJ

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Ablestar

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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