SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR) (26105)

COSPAR: 2000-013F | Alt Name: DM2M-10L SOZ-2
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 12, 2000

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26105

International Designator

2000-013F

Decay Date

9/3/2000

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR)

Alternative Name

DM2M-10L SOZ-2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

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

1

Diameter

0.6

Span

1

Dry Mass

56

Launch Mass

110

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.6598

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SOZ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SOZ

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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