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THOR BURNER 2A R/B (07412)
COSPAR: 1974-063B | Alt Name: Burner IIA No. 22 US SV-4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 9, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC10W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07412
International Designator
1974-063B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:20:28 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.59°
Right Ascension
40.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
233.61°
Period
101.14 min
Mean Motion
14.24 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR BURNER 2A R/B
Alternative Name
Burner IIA No. 22 US SV-4
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07412U 74063B 26200.84755273 .00000021 00000+0 27981-4 0 9998
2 07412 98.5868 40.9078 0043930 233.6067 126.1056 14.23759859693725
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
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
115
Launch Mass
353
Shape
Truss + Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.13
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 26B S/N 007
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 26
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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