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USA 40 R/B (20344)
COSPAR: 1989-061D | Alt Name: USA 40 PKM
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1989
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39B
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20344
International Designator
1989-061D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:05:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
57.01°
Right Ascension
213.47°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
323.53°
Period
182.51 min
Mean Motion
7.89 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 40 R/B
Alternative Name
USA 40 PKM
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20344U 89061D 26185.12876987 .00000368 00000-0 29602-3 0 9996
2 20344 57.0067 213.4697 3559860 323.5272 16.8191 7.88981840214064
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
2.5
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.5
Dry Mass
200
Launch Mass
3660
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
TU-882
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKU
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
MM3-PKM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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