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USA 89 R/B (22519)
COSPAR: 1992-086C | Alt Name: USA 89 PKM
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22519
International Designator
1992-086C
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 89 R/B
Alternative Name
USA 89 PKM
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
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
2.5
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
3660
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TU-882
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MM3-PKM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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