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ATLAS 2AS CENTAUR R/B (28096)
COSPAR: 2003-054B | Alt Name: Centaur AC-164
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 2003
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas IIAS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28096
International Designator
2003-054B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:22:02 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
63.68°
Right Ascension
353.08°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
104.32°
Period
107.38 min
Mean Motion
13.41 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 2AS CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur AC-164
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LMSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28096U 03054B 26184.84863483 -.00000082 00000-0 88110-5 0 9996
2 28096 63.6814 353.0797 0069832 104.3199 256.5594 13.41072006104650
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
10.1
Diameter
3.1
Span
10.1
Dry Mass
2095
Launch Mass
2095
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur AC-164
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD/DENV
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
RL-10
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
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Time Until
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