SL-12 R/B(2) (16214)

COSPAR: 1985-102D | Alt Name: Blok DM-2 No. 9L

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 25, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/40

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16214

International Designator

1985-102D

Epoch

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Inclination

9.42°

Right Ascension

317.93°

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Argument of Perigee

158.95°

Period

1431.17 min

Mean Motion

1.01 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok DM-2 No. 9L

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSN

Country

USSR

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 16214U 85102D   26185.14706370 -.00000091  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991

2 16214   9.4192 317.9315 0019734 158.9504 198.6827  1.00617189125019

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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

6.3

Diameter

3.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2440

Launch Mass

17490

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

1.9027

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

11S861 No. 9L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok DM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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