SL-12 R/B(2) (27542)

COSPAR: 2002-048C | Alt Name: Blok DM2 No. 5L

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 17, 2002

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/17S40

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27542

International Designator

2002-048C

Decay Date

11/3/2010

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok DM2 No. 5L

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KVR

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

6.3

Diameter

3.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

3300

Launch Mass

14600

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

3.981

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

17S40 DM2 No. 5L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok DM5

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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