ATLAS 2A R/B (25149)

COSPAR: 1998-005B | Alt Name: Centaur AC-109

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 1998

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC36A

Launch Vehicle

Atlas IIA

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25149

International Designator

1998-005B

Epoch

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 02:02:32 GMT

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Inclination

62.13°

Right Ascension

176.21°

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Argument of Perigee

281.20°

Period

696.01 min

Mean Motion

2.07 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS 2A R/B

Alternative Name

Centaur AC-109

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LMA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 25149U 98005B   26181.08509572 -.00000258  00000-0  00000-0 0  9993

2 25149  62.1261 176.2063 6763019 281.2041  14.9518  2.06894936 52255

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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

10.1

Diameter

3.1

Span

10.1

Dry Mass

2095

Launch Mass

2095

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Centaur IIA AC-109

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

LMA/DENV

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Centaur

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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