GSLV R/B (42696)

COSPAR: 2017-024B | Alt Name: GSLV CUS-08

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 5, 2017

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

SLP

Launch Vehicle

GSLV Mk II

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42696

International Designator

2017-024B

Decay Date

10/10/2017

Basic Satellite Info

Name

GSLV R/B

Alternative Name

GSLV CUS-08

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ISRO

Country

India

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

8.7

Diameter

2.8

Span

8.7

Dry Mass

2500

Launch Mass

2500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

GSLV-F09 CUS

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

GSLV

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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