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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B (07902)
COSPAR: 1975-042B | Alt Name: Centaur D-1A AC-35
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36A
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07902
International Designator
1975-042B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 23:18:43 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
25.55°
Right Ascension
242.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
312.71°
Period
651.11 min
Mean Motion
2.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur D-1A AC-35
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07902U 75042B 26200.97133287 .00000035 00000+0 15120-2 0 9994
2 07902 25.5545 242.8110 7177357 312.7139 5.9956 02.21159753281737
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
1770
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
14.7349
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur D-1A AC-35
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
GDC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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