SAFIR 1B R/B (40388)

COSPAR: 2015-006B | Alt Name: Safir LBS.2001 Stage 2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 2, 2015

Launch Site

SEMLS

Launch Pad

SAF

Launch Vehicle

Safir

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40388

International Designator

2015-006B

Decay Date

3/7/2015

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SAFIR 1B R/B

Alternative Name

Safir LBS.2001 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

Diameter

1.3

Span

Dry Mass

390

Launch Mass

390

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

1.5012

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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