ATLAS 14E R/B (15272)

COSPAR: 1984-097B | Alt Name: SGS-II

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ATLAS 14E R/B Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 8, 1984

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Atlas E/SGS-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15272

International Designator

1984-097B

Epoch

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 07:24:05 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

64.97°

Right Ascension

294.98°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

284.61°

Period

369.22 min

Mean Motion

3.90 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS 14E R/B

Alternative Name

SGS-II

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSD

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 15272U 84097B   26172.30840190 -.00000072  00000-0  00000-0 0  9998
2 15272  64.9677 294.9805 5190870 284.6053  28.1967  3.90008483595099

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

1.8

Diameter

1.2

Span

1.8

Dry Mass

246

Launch Mass

2246

Shape

Ell + Cone

Radar Cross Section

2.229

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Star 48 S/N 10023-9

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

THKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Star 48

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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