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PEGASUS R/B(1) (33402)
COSPAR: 2008-051B | Alt Name: Pegasus F40 Stage 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 19, 2008
Launch Site
KWAJ
Launch Pad
RW06/24
Launch Vehicle
Pegasus XL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33402
International Designator
2008-051B
Decay Date
11/16/2008
Basic Satellite Info
Name
PEGASUS R/B(1)
Alternative Name
Pegasus F40 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OSCC
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
1.4
Diameter
1
Span
1.4
Dry Mass
202
Launch Mass
202
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.5849
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orion 38
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ATKH
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orion 38
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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