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SL-19 R/B (28823)
COSPAR: 2005-032B | Alt Name: Briz-KM No. 72507
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 26, 2005
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Rokot
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28823
International Designator
2005-032B
Decay Date
9/13/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-19 R/B
Alternative Name
Briz-KM No. 72507
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
4.1
Diameter
2.6
Span
4.1
Dry Mass
2370
Launch Mass
22000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
5.614
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Briz-KM 14S45 No. 72507
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KHRR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Briz
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
S5.92
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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