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GSLV R/B (27808)
COSPAR: 2003-018B | Alt Name: GSLV CS-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 8, 2003
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
GSLV Mk I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27808
International Designator
2003-018B
Decay Date
2/24/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
GSLV R/B
Alternative Name
GSLV CS-2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
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
8.7
Diameter
2.8
Span
8.7
Dry Mass
2540
Launch Mass
2540
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
3.1622
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
12KRB No. 15502
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KHRR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
12KRB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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