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SATURN 1B R/B (06758)
COSPAR: 1973-050B | Alt Name: Saturn S-IVB-207
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 28, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Saturn IB
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06758
International Designator
1973-050B
Decay Date
7/28/1973
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATURN 1B R/B
Alternative Name
Saturn S-IVB-207
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
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
18.7
Diameter
6.6
Span
18.7
Dry Mass
10040
Launch Mass
12468
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Saturn S-IVB-207
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-IVB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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