GRAVITY-1 R/B (58761)

COSPAR: 2024-009D | Alt Name: YL-1 Stage 3

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 11, 2024

Launch Site

YSLA

Launch Pad

LP1

Launch Vehicle

Yinli-1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

58761

International Designator

2024-009D

Decay Date

6/30/2024

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China satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

GRAVITY-1 R/B

Alternative Name

YL-1 Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CASC

Country

China

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

Span

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

1000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

YL-1 Stage 3

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CALT

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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