SL-12 R/B(2) (22061)

COSPAR: 1992-047F | Alt Name: Blok DM-2 No. 63L

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SL-12 R/B(2) Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 30, 1992

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22061

International Designator

1992-047F

Epoch

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Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

64.11°

Right Ascension

300.50°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

274.15°

Period

675.00 min

Mean Motion

2.13 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok DM-2 No. 63L

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 22061U 92047F   26185.07902488 -.00000036  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993
2 22061  64.1096 300.5014 0001883 274.1500  88.1250  2.13332197264266

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

6.3

Diameter

3.7

Span

6.3

Dry Mass

2440

Launch Mass

17490

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

2.4543

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

11S861 No. 63L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NPOE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok DM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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