SL-8 R/B (07434)

COSPAR: 1974-071B | Alt Name: Kosmos-3M 19-151 Stage 2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 11, 1974

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC132/2

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K65M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

07434

International Designator

1974-071B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:51:41 GMT

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Inclination

74.04°

Right Ascension

233.06°

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Argument of Perigee

40.11°

Period

100.12 min

Mean Motion

14.38 rev/day

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S3 bus USSR satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-8 R/B

Alternative Name

Kosmos-3M 19-151 Stage 2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 07434U 74071B   26200.78589697  .00000111  00000+0  45007-4 0  9998

2 07434  74.0438 233.0643 0019563  40.1059 320.1535 14.38251253713262

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

4.2

Diameter

2.4

Span

4.2

Dry Mass

1434

Launch Mass

1434

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

4.2025

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

S3M

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

OAZ

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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