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ATLAS 41E R/B (15596)
COSPAR: 1985-021B | Alt Name: OIS
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 13, 1985
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E/OIS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15596
International Designator
1985-021B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:07:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
108.03°
Right Ascension
259.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
204.37°
Period
99.69 min
Mean Motion
14.44 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 41E R/B
Alternative Name
OIS
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 15596U 85021B 26185.17200740 .00000335 00000-0 13604-3 0 9993
2 15596 108.0348 259.1892 0032806 204.3666 182.3374 14.44442069169534
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
1.5
Diameter
0.7
Span
1.5
Dry Mass
75
Launch Mass
410
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.2109
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 27 S/N 0056
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 27
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
TE-M-616-13
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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