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PSLV R/B (28651)
COSPAR: 2005-017C | Alt Name: PSLV-C6 PS4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 5, 2005
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28651
International Designator
2005-017C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:58:14 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.87°
Right Ascension
88.22°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
250.00°
Period
97.35 min
Mean Motion
14.79 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PSLV R/B
Alternative Name
PSLV-C6 PS4
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28651U 05017C 26185.12377550 .00000851 00000-0 11780-3 0 9991
2 28651 97.8652 88.2221 0065213 249.9952 109.4230 14.79235939137553
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
2.7
Diameter
2.1
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
920
Launch Mass
920
Shape
Cyl + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
6.1554
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PS4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LPSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
PS-4
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
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