TAURUS R/B (28255)

COSPAR: 2004-018B | Alt Name: Taurus 7 Stage 4

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 20, 2004

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

576E

Launch Vehicle

Taurus 3210

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28255

International Designator

2004-018B

Epoch

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Inclination

99.08°

Right Ascension

290.25°

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Argument of Perigee

247.50°

Period

99.17 min

Mean Motion

14.52 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

TAURUS R/B

Alternative Name

Taurus 7 Stage 4

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

OSCC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 28255U 04018B   26185.26066952  .00000331  00000-0  94699-4 0  9991

2 28255  99.0780 290.2527 0012839 247.4962 112.4872 14.52099191170667

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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

1.4

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

202

Launch Mass

202

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

2.4425

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Orion 38

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ATKH

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Orion 38

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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