SL-6 R/B(2) (00869)

COSPAR: 1964-049D | Alt Name: Kosmos-41

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 22, 1964

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00869

International Designator

1964-049D

Decay Date

4/9/2004

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-6 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Kosmos-41

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OKB1

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

4.4

Diameter

1.4

Span

8.6

Dry Mass

1620

Launch Mass

1650

Shape

Cyl + 6 Pan

Radar Cross Section

5.6235

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Molniya-1 No. 1L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OKB1

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Molniya-1

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

KDU-414

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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