ANTARES R/B (57489)

COSPAR: 2023-110B | Alt Name: Antares A-18 Stage 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 2, 2023

Launch Site

WLPIS

Launch Pad

Pad 0A

Launch Vehicle

Antares 230+

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

57489

International Designator

2023-110B

Decay Date

8/5/2023

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Castor 30 bus United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ANTARES R/B

Alternative Name

Antares A-18 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NGISW

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

Diameter

2.4

Span

Dry Mass

1220

Launch Mass

1220

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Castor 30XL

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NGISH/NGISW

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Castor 30

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Castor 30XL

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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