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MORELOS 2 R/B [PAM-D] (16293)
COSPAR: 1985-109F | Alt Name: PAM-D
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![MORELOS 2 R/B [PAM-D] Satellite Image](/images/sat/rocket1.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 27, 1985
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
16293
International Designator
1985-109F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:28:44 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
25.35°
Right Ascension
174.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
70.91°
Period
605.53 min
Mean Motion
2.38 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
MORELOS 2 R/B [PAM-D]
Alternative Name
PAM-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SCT
Country
Mexico
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 16293U 85109F 26185.14496466 .00001512 00000-0 15054-2 0 9992
2 16293 25.3476 174.5859 7170031 70.9131 349.7539 2.37807655281182
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
2.3
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
132
Launch Mass
2281
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
2.629
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48B S/N 10031-17
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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
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