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ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM) (24910)
COSPAR: 1997-044B | Alt Name: LMLV-1 LM-002 OAM
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
August 23, 1997
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC6
Launch Vehicle
LMLV-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24910
International Designator
1997-044B
Decay Date
10/13/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM)
Alternative Name
LMLV-1 LM-002 OAM
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LMA
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
1.8
Diameter
2.3
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
300
Launch Mass
650
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.0693
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OAM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMA/PRIMX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OAM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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