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IUS R/B(1) (19970)
COSPAR: 1989-033C | Alt Name: IUS-18 SRM-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 4, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19970
International Designator
1989-033C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 06:14:00 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
27.91°
Right Ascension
195.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
244.96°
Period
343.84 min
Mean Motion
4.19 rev/day
Latitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
IUS R/B(1)
Alternative Name
IUS-18 SRM-1
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19970U 89033C 26184.25973313 .00006036 00000-0 10703-2 0 9991
2 19970 27.9063 195.3150 5905197 244.9562 44.1486 4.18799128505924
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
3.5
Diameter
2.3
Span
3.5
Dry Mass
1118
Launch Mass
11004
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
10.9112
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Orbus 21
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
CSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Orbus 21
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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