SATURN 1B R/B (06937)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Saturn S-IVB-208

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 16, 1973

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06937

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

11/16/1973

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SATURN 1B R/B

Alternative Name

Saturn S-IVB-208

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

9996

Launch Mass

11662

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Saturn S-IVB-208

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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