SL-6 R/B(2) (16106)

COSPAR: 1985-088D | Alt Name: Blok-2BL 52-662

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 30, 1985

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC16/2

Launch Vehicle

Molniya 8K78M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16106

International Designator

1985-088D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:56:49 GMT

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Inclination

65.05°

Right Ascension

131.94°

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Argument of Perigee

30.22°

Period

703.66 min

Mean Motion

2.05 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-6 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok-2BL 52-662

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 16106U 85088D   26184.70612730 -.00000194  00000-0  00000-0 0  9995

2 16106  65.0536 131.9435 6833512  30.2193 355.5033  2.04645534304423

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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

3.3

Diameter

2.3

Span

3.3

Dry Mass

900

Launch Mass

4500

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

4.995

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Blok-2BL No. 76752-662

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok-L

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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