SS3 R/B (55565)

COSPAR: 2023-019D | Alt Name: SSLV-D2 SS3

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 10, 2023

Launch Site

SRILR

Launch Pad

FLP

Launch Vehicle

SSLV

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

55565

International Designator

2023-019D

Decay Date

12/21/2023

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SS-3 bus Indian Space Research Organisation India satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SS3 R/B

Alternative Name

SSLV-D2 SS3

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

2.8

Diameter

1.7

Span

2.8

Dry Mass

400

Launch Mass

400

Shape

Cyl+cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SS3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SS-3

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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