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SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR) (27779)
COSPAR: 2003-015E | Alt Name: DM2-98L SOZ-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 24, 2003
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/24
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27779
International Designator
2003-015E
Decay Date
1/8/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR)
Alternative Name
DM2-98L 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
0.5547
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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