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ELECTRON R/B (59966)
COSPAR: 2024-108B | Alt Name: Electron 49 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 5, 2024
Launch Site
RLLB
Launch Pad
LC1B
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59966
International Designator
2024-108B
Decay Date
6/18/2024
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ELECTRON R/B
Alternative Name
Electron 49 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RLABN
Country
New Zealand
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
2.4
Diameter
1.2
Span
2.4
Dry Mass
250
Launch Mass
250
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Electron Stage 2
Purpose
Earth observation, technology
Mission
Earth observation, technology
Manufacturer
RLABN
Life Expectancy
1 year
Bus
Electron St2
Configuration
CubeSat (6U)
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
TIRS
Power System
Deployable solar array, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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