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ELECTRON R/B (43166)
COSPAR: 2018-010D | Alt Name: Electron 2 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 21, 2018
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1A
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43166
International Designator
2018-010D
Decay Date
3/3/2019
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ELECTRON R/B
Alternative Name
Electron 2 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RLABN
Country
New Zealand
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
2.4
Diameter
1.2
Span
2.4
Dry Mass
270
Launch Mass
270
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Still Testing
Purpose
Vehicle evaluation
Mission
Vehicle evaluation
Manufacturer
RLABN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
RocketLab
Configuration
instrumented upper stage
Motor
None in orbit
Equipment
?
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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