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USA 67 R/B(2) (20965)
COSPAR: 1990-097D | Alt Name: PAM-D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
20965
International Designator
1990-097D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:26:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
24.77°
Right Ascension
198.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
120.14°
Period
118.11 min
Mean Motion
12.19 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 67 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
PAM-D
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD2
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 20965U 90097D 26185.26823102 .02898586 -44522-5 58796-3 0 9990
2 20965 24.7698 198.1649 1832115 120.1418 259.3186 12.19201817128856
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
2.3
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
132
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 48
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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