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SL-4 R/B (26776)
COSPAR: 2001-022B | Alt Name: Soyuz-U-PVB 23-841 Blok-I
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 29, 2001
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U-PVB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26776
International Designator
2001-022B
Decay Date
6/2/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-4 R/B
Alternative Name
Soyuz-U-PVB 23-841 Blok-I
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VKSR
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
6.7
Diameter
2.7
Span
6.7
Dry Mass
2350
Launch Mass
2350
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
12.3612
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
11S510
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
PROGT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Blok-I
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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