Satellite description

SL-12 R/B(1), 20500 was space debris originally from a launch on Thu, 15 Feb 1990 UTC launched from the Tyuratam Missile And Space Complex (TTMTR). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

Satellite metadata

Identifier

20500, 1990-016B

Orbit

Decayed

Last TLE update

Unknown

Origin

RVSN (RU)

Manufacturer

ZIKh

Mission

Decayed spacecraft

Bus & Motor

8S812, Unknown motor

Mass

4,185 kg wet, 4,185 kg dry

Launch date (UTC)

1990-02-15 (35 years ago)

Launch vehicle

Unknown

Launch site

Tyuratam Missile And Space Complex (TTMTR)

Object type

Payload

Rocket body

Debris

Shape & HBR

Cyl, 3.3 m

Radar Cross Section

27.949 m², Large (>1 m²)