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BREEZE-M R/B (29527)
COSPAR: 2006-051B | Alt Name: Briz-M No. 88517
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 8, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC200/39
Launch Vehicle
Proton-M/Briz-M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29527
International Designator
2006-051B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:31:15 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
14.72°
Right Ascension
338.25°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
303.44°
Period
687.48 min
Mean Motion
2.09 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
BREEZE-M R/B
Alternative Name
Briz-M No. 88517
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KHRR
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29527U 06051B 26185.02170638 -.00000328 00000-0 00000-0 0 9990
2 29527 14.7164 338.2529 6346516 303.4428 11.1318 2.09459445150325
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
2.6
Diameter
2.5
Span
2.6
Dry Mass
1600
Launch Mass
7500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
8.8294
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Briz-M
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
KHRR
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Briz
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
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