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DIAMANT R/B (02682)
COSPAR: 1967-014B | Alt Name: Diamant A No. 4 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 15, 1967
Launch Site
HGSTR
Launch Pad
Brigitte
Launch Vehicle
Diamant A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02682
International Designator
1967-014B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:46:07 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
39.46°
Right Ascension
129.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
125.66°
Period
108.06 min
Mean Motion
13.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIAMANT R/B
Alternative Name
Diamant A No. 4 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02682U 67014B 26200.86536351 .00000169 00000+0 10470-3 0 9993
2 02682 39.4568 129.1707 0745801 125.6606 241.5901 13.32641852868248
Source: Celestrak
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
Diameter
0.7
Span
2
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
65
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
1.194
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P064
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SUD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Rubis
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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