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SL-5 R/B (00783)
COSPAR: 1964-019B | Alt Name: Polyot-2 part
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 12, 1964
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Polyot 11A59
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00783
International Designator
1964-019B
Decay Date
5/8/1964
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-5 R/B
Alternative Name
Polyot-2 part
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OKB52
Country
USSR
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
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Diameter
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Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OKB52
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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