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SAFIR 2 R/B (38076)
COSPAR: 2012-005B | Alt Name: Safir ERS.2002 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 2012
Launch Site
SEMLS
Launch Pad
SAF
Launch Vehicle
Safir
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38076
International Designator
2012-005B
Decay Date
3/19/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SAFIR 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Safir ERS.2002 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
IRSA
Country
Iran
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
5
Diameter
1.3
Span
5
Dry Mass
390
Launch Mass
390
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.4635
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
IRSA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Safir Stage 3
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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