SL-12 R/B(2) (22966)

COSPAR: 1994-002D | Alt Name: Blok DM-2M No. 3L

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 20, 1994

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

22966

International Designator

1994-002D

Epoch

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Inclination

13.92°

Right Ascension

343.97°

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Argument of Perigee

147.72°

Period

1447.66 min

Mean Motion

0.99 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok DM-2M No. 3L

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

Russia

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 22966U 94002D   26185.15304374 -.00000076  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 22966  13.9248 343.9724 0041256 147.7213 216.6699  0.99470961117259

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

7.1

Diameter

3.7

Span

7.1

Dry Mass

2560

Launch Mass

17610

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

2.5179

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

11S861-01 No. 3L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok DM2

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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