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ATLAS AGENA R/B (27785)
COSPAR: 1968-063B | Alt Name: Agena D 2801
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 6, 1968
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC13
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27785
International Designator
1968-063B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:41 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
4.34°
Right Ascension
264.67°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
268.42°
Period
1414.89 min
Mean Motion
1.02 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS AGENA R/B
Alternative Name
Agena D 2801
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27785U 68063B 26184.84908864 .00000077 00000-0 00000-0 0 9994
2 27785 4.3443 264.6671 1015322 268.4248 80.2771 1.01774760 26555
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
1.5
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
555
Launch Mass
2950
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Agena D
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Agena D
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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