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ATLAS 5 CENTAUR R/B (27853)
COSPAR: 2003-033B | Alt Name: Centaur AV-003
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 2003
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 521
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27853
International Designator
2003-033B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:42:49 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
18.47°
Right Ascension
29.16°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
301.09°
Period
681.59 min
Mean Motion
2.11 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 5 CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur AV-003
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LMSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27853U 03033B 26184.57140606 -.00000181 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 27853 18.4727 29.1612 6008864 301.0867 13.3675 2.11270097177115
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
11.7
Diameter
3.1
Span
11.7
Dry Mass
2020
Launch Mass
7950
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
17.237
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur AV-003
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur SEC
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
RL10-4A-2
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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