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DIAMANT R/B (02017)
COSPAR: 1966-013B | Alt Name: Diamant A No. 2 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 1966
Launch Site
HGSTR
Launch Pad
Brigitte
Launch Vehicle
Diamant A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02017
International Designator
1966-013B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:46:24 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
34.07°
Right Ascension
15.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
315.87°
Period
111.31 min
Mean Motion
12.94 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DIAMANT R/B
Alternative Name
Diamant A No. 2 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
CNES
Country
France
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02017U 66013B 26185.24055599 .00000726 00000-0 18486-3 0 9992
2 02017 34.0700 15.5525 1035077 315.8665 36.3748 12.93698532771987
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
Diameter
0.7
Span
2
Dry Mass
65
Launch Mass
65
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.7269
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P064/Equip. bay
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SUD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Rubis
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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