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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B (06155)
COSPAR: 1972-065B | Alt Name: Centaur D AC-22
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 21, 1972
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3C Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06155
International Designator
1972-065B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:01:51 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
35.00°
Right Ascension
253.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
39.14°
Period
97.43 min
Mean Motion
14.78 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur D AC-22
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 06155U 72065B 26200.50129141 .00000298 00000+0 43764-4 0 9996
2 06155 35.0005 253.0945 0033174 39.1375 321.1718 14.77968560860770
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
9.1
Diameter
3.1
Span
9.1
Dry Mass
1700
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
11.584
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur 19D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GDC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur D
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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