ATLAS 3A CENTAUR R/B (28185)

COSPAR: 2004-007B | Alt Name: Centaur AC-202

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 13, 2004

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas 3A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28185

International Designator

2004-007B

Decay Date

7/1/2011

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS 3A CENTAUR R/B

Alternative Name

Centaur AC-202

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LMSSD

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

10.1

Diameter

3.1

Span

10.1

Dry Mass

1720

Launch Mass

18500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

13.621

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Centaur IIIA

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMSSD/DENV

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Centaur

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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