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GOES 6 AKM (14069)
COSPAR: 1983-041C | Alt Name: Star 27 S/N 0035
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 1983
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14069
International Designator
1983-041C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:58:09 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
15.69°
Right Ascension
321.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
119.51°
Period
1707.43 min
Mean Motion
0.84 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GOES 6 AKM
Alternative Name
Star 27 S/N 0035
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 14069U 83041C 26185.08205823 -.00000176 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 14069 15.6930 321.2241 1684749 119.5113 262.7467 0.84337177 39973
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
1.2
Diameter
0.7
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
440
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.5011
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 27 TE-M-616-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 27
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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