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JUNO II R/B (00023)
COSPAR: 1959-009B | Alt Name: Cluster 13 Assembly 4
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 13, 1959
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC5
Launch Vehicle
Juno II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00023
International Designator
1959-009B
Decay Date
7/16/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
JUNO II R/B
Alternative Name
Cluster 13 Assembly 4
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ABMA
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
1.7
Diameter
0.1
Span
1.7
Dry Mass
6
Launch Mass
6
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.5778
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
RTV Motor
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
JPL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RTV Motor
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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