SHAVIT R/B (36609)

COSPAR: 2010-031B | Alt Name: Shavit (8) Stage 3

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 22, 2010

Launch Site

YAVNE

Launch Pad

PALB -

Launch Vehicle

Shavit 2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

36609

International Designator

2010-031B

Decay Date

3/28/2011

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SHAVIT R/B

Alternative Name

Shavit (8) Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ISA

Country

Israel

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

2.6

Diameter

1.4

Span

2.6

Dry Mass

100

Launch Mass

100

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

1.4634

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

AUS-51

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RAFL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

AUS-51

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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