IUS R/B(2) (20357)

COSPAR: 1989-090D | Alt Name: IUS-5 SRM-2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 23, 1989

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20357

International Designator

1989-090D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:09:37 GMT

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Inclination

17.25°

Right Ascension

342.53°

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Argument of Perigee

102.65°

Period

1446.98 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

IUS R/B(2)

Alternative Name

IUS-5 SRM-2

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSSD2

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 20357U 89090D   26184.42335025 -.00000191  00000-0  00000-0 0  9990

2 20357  17.2512 342.5291 0335386 102.6489 261.1552  0.99517438 25523

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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

2.1

Diameter

1.6

Span

2.1

Dry Mass

1079

Launch Mass

3800

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Orbus 6E

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

CSD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Orbus 6

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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