VTM R/B (55566)

COSPAR: 2023-019E | Alt Name: SSLV-D2 VTM

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

55566

International Designator

2023-019E

Decay Date

5/15/2024

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VTM bus Indian Space Research Organisation India satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

VTM R/B

Alternative Name

SSLV-D2 VTM

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

Diameter

1.7

Span

1.7

Dry Mass

200

Launch Mass

200

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

VTM-1

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ISRO

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

VTM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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