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ATLAS CENTAUR R/B (08331)
COSPAR: 1975-091B | Alt Name: Centaur D-1AR AC-36
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 26, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3D Centaur
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08331
International Designator
1975-091B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 04:42:04 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
21.66°
Right Ascension
153.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
184.32°
Period
647.74 min
Mean Motion
2.22 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur D-1AR AC-36
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 08331U 75091B 26200.19587995 -.00000001 00000+0 11070-2 0 9992
2 08331 21.6598 153.1192 7194505 184.3220 161.7991 02.22312056409517
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
15.3363
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur D-1AR AC-36
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
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