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SATURN 5 R/B (03627)
COSPAR: 1968-118B | Alt Name: Saturn S-IVB-503N
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Saturn V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03627
International Designator
1968-118B
Epoch
Sat, 21 Dec 1968 15:46:54 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
30.71°
Right Ascension
141.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
29.60°
Period
23992.88 min
Mean Motion
0.06 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATURN 5 R/B
Alternative Name
Saturn S-IVB-503N
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03627U 68118B 68356.65757753 .00000000 00000+0 00000+0 0 9993
2 03627 30.7142 141.9251 9763415 29.5976 0.0400 00.06001781 00
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
26.3
Diameter
6.6
Span
26.3
Dry Mass
11673
Launch Mass
86188
Shape
Cyl + 2 Pan
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Saturn S-IVB-503N
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
S-IVB
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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