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SL-12 R/B(2) (27444)
COSPAR: 2002-029D | Alt Name: Blok DM-2M No. 11L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 10, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K/DM-2M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27444
International Designator
2002-029D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:08:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
14.19°
Right Ascension
9.93°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
32.07°
Period
1450.58 min
Mean Motion
0.99 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-12 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Blok DM-2M No. 11L
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KHRR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27444U 02029D 26185.13100145 .00000039 00000-0 00000-0 0 9993
2 27444 14.1940 9.9271 0011443 32.0727 323.8477 0.99270398 87257
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
13.3187
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
11S861-01 No. 11L
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
Map
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