SL-18 R/B (29080)

COSPAR: 2006-014B | Alt Name: Start-1 (N5) Stage 4

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 25, 2006

Launch Site

SVOBO

Launch Pad

LC5

Launch Vehicle

Start-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29080

International Designator

2006-014B

Decay Date

9/3/2017

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-18 R/B

Alternative Name

Start-1 (N5) Stage 4

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

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

2.5

Diameter

Span

2.5

Dry Mass

300

Launch Mass

300

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

2.147

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Start

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

KMIT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Start

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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