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BLOCK DM-SL R/B (29237)
COSPAR: 2006-023B | Alt Name: Blok DM-SL No. 21L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 2006
Launch Site
SEAL
Launch Pad
KLA -
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-3SL
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29237
International Designator
2006-023B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:18:00 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
0.83°
Right Ascension
28.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
42.70°
Period
667.00 min
Mean Motion
2.16 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BLOCK DM-SL R/B
Alternative Name
Blok DM-SL No. 21L
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SEALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29237U 06023B 26184.84584318 -.00000086 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 29237 0.8296 28.2399 6631059 42.7027 346.7026 2.15892776158037
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
3.7
Span
6.3
Dry Mass
3070
Launch Mass
9600
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
19.7794
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Blok DM-SL
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Blok DM2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
11D58M
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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