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ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM) (26933)
COSPAR: 2001-043E | Alt Name: Athena-1 LM-001 OAM
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
September 30, 2001
Launch Site
KODAK
Launch Pad
LP1
Launch Vehicle
Athena-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26933
International Designator
2001-043E
Decay Date
10/6/2001
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATHENA 1 R/B(OAM)
Alternative Name
Athena-1 LM-001 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
7.1
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
OAM
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMA/GDOTS
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
OAM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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