SL-12 R/B(2) (23451)

COSPAR: 1994-087D | Alt Name: Blok DM-2 No. 62L

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 28, 1994

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC81/23

Launch Vehicle

Proton-K/DM-2

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23451

International Designator

1994-087D

Epoch

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Apogee

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Inclination

14.33°

Right Ascension

350.87°

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Argument of Perigee

139.34°

Period

1438.71 min

Mean Motion

1.00 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SL-12 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Blok DM-2 No. 62L

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 23451U 94087D   26184.78912370 -.00000235  00000-0  00000-0 0  9992

2 23451  14.3259 350.8683 0008849 139.3421  48.5434  1.00089738 47449

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

5.0119

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

11S861 No. 62L

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

RKKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Blok DM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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