MARS 96 R/B (24656)

COSPAR: 1996-064A | Alt Name: Blok D-2 No. 3L

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 16, 1996

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

24656

International Designator

1996-064A

Decay Date

11/18/1996

Basic Satellite Info

Name

MARS 96 R/B

Alternative Name

Blok D-2 No. 3L

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

VKS

Country

Russia

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

5.8

Diameter

4.1

Span

5.8

Dry Mass

1900

Launch Mass

14300

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

11S824F No. 3L

Purpose

Mars orbiter, 2 landers, 2 surface penetrators

Mission

Mars orbiter, 2 landers, 2 surface penetrators

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok D

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

2 penetrators, 2 landing capsules

Power System

2 deployable fixed solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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