SL-21 R/B (29159)

COSPAR: 2006-019C | Alt Name: Shtil'-1 Nose Cone

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 26, 2006

Launch Site

SUBL

Launch Pad

BLA -

Launch Vehicle

Shtil'-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29159

International Designator

2006-019C

Decay Date

11/14/2014

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-21 R/B

Alternative Name

Shtil'-1 Nose Cone

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MAK

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

Diameter

1.9

Span

Dry Mass

100

Launch Mass

100

Shape

Rounded Cone

Radar Cross Section

3.0609

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Shtil'-1 instr. package

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MAK

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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