SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR) (16445)

COSPAR: 1985-118K | Alt Name: DM2-11L SOZ-1

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 24, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

16445

International Designator

1985-118K

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:35:29 GMT

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Inclination

64.73°

Right Ascension

181.19°

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Argument of Perigee

0.70°

Period

336.31 min

Mean Motion

4.28 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(AUX MOTOR)

Alternative Name

DM2-11L SOZ-1

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 16445U 85118K   26183.44131381  .00003661  00000-0  15529-2 0  9998

2 16445  64.7298 181.1872 5808619   0.7023 359.8248  4.28176136622248

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

1.1

Diameter

0.5

Span

1.1

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

120

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.78

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

SOZ

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

SOZ

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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