SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR) (38106)

COSPAR: 2012-012F | Alt Name: DM2-117L SOZ-2

DECAYED

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Additional Sources

Launch Details

Launch Date

March 30, 2012

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/24

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38106

International Designator

2012-012F

Decay Date

12/14/2012

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR)

Alternative Name

DM2-117L SOZ-2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

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

0.6

Span

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

110

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.4779

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SOZ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SOZ

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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