ATLAS D R/B (01616)

COSPAR: 1965-078B | Alt Name: OV1-2P

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 5, 1965

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

ABRESB3

Launch Vehicle

Atlas D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

01616

International Designator

1965-078B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:54:00 GMT

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Inclination

144.23°

Right Ascension

55.56°

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Argument of Perigee

14.11°

Period

107.60 min

Mean Motion

13.38 rev/day

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Altair bus United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS D R/B

Alternative Name

OV1-2P

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OAR

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 01616U 65078B   26200.49583507  .00003010  00000+0  22507-3 0  9993

2 01616 144.2341  55.5627 0964014  14.1134 348.4739 13.38309483755044

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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

2.1

Diameter

0.7

Span

2.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.9836

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

X-258

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ABL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Altair

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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