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LAUNCHERONE R/B (51101)
COSPAR: 2022-003H | Alt Name: LauncherOne R05 Stage 2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 13, 2022
Launch Site
WRAS
Launch Pad
RW12/30
Launch Vehicle
LauncherOne
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51101
International Designator
2022-003H
Decay Date
10/4/2023
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
LAUNCHERONE R/B
Alternative Name
LauncherOne R05 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
VORB
Country
United States
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
3.4
Diameter
1.5
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
200
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
LauncherOne Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
VORB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
L1-S2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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