Space Object Catalog
The master ledger of everything orbiting Earth: how tens of thousands of satellites, rocket bodies, and debris fragments are tracked and numbered
NTS 1 AKM (08599)
COSPAR: 1974-054C | Alt Name: Star 24
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F/PTS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08599
International Designator
1974-054C
Epoch
Thu, 16 Jul 2026 14:27:35 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
124.89°
Right Ascension
244.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
74.50°
Period
468.78 min
Mean Motion
3.07 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NTS 1 AKM
Alternative Name
Star 24
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08599U 74054C 26197.60249713 .00000027 00000+0 00000+0 0 9995
2 08599 124.8912 244.2064 0056917 74.5022 284.9696 03.07178766386310
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
0.6
Span
1
Dry Mass
16
Launch Mass
218
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.1385
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 24
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 24
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
TE-M-604
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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