ISS DEB (ROSA) (42813)

COSPAR: 1998-067MT | Alt Name: ROSA

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 20, 1998

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Falcon 9

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42813

International Designator

1998-067MT

Decay Date

2/4/2018

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ISS DEB (ROSA)

Alternative Name

ROSA

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

JSC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

Physical Characteristics

Length

3.8

Diameter

1.5

Span

3.8

Dry Mass

280

Launch Mass

280

Shape

Panel

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

ROSA

Purpose

Technology

Mission

Technology

Manufacturer

DSSG

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

ROSA

Configuration

Temporary ISS payload

Motor

None

Equipment

Roll-out Solar array

Power System

Via ISS

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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