AVUM R/B (41876)

COSPAR: 2016-073B | Alt Name: Vega AVUM VV08

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 5, 2016

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ZLV

Launch Vehicle

Vega

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

41876

International Designator

2016-073B

Decay Date

12/5/2016

Basic Satellite Info

Name

AVUM R/B

Alternative Name

Vega AVUM VV08

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Country

France

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

1.7

Diameter

1.9

Span

1.9

Dry Mass

660

Launch Mass

1200

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.0101

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

AVUM

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

AVIO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

AVUM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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