ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM) (25617)

COSPAR: 1999-002B | Alt Name: Athena-1 LM-006 OAM

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 27, 1999

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC46

Launch Vehicle

Athena-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25617

International Designator

1999-002B

Decay Date

1/29/1999

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM)

Alternative Name

Athena-1 LM-006 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

Unknown

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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