TOS R/B (22138)

COSPAR: 1992-063C | Alt Name: TOS 'USS Thomas O. Paine'

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 25, 1992

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC40

Launch Vehicle

Commercial Titan 3

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22138

International Designator

1992-063C

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

TOS R/B

Alternative Name

TOS 'USS Thomas O. Paine'

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LERC/OSC

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

3.3

Diameter

3.5

Span

3.3

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

11000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Orbus 21

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MMA/CSD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Orbus 21

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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