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SL-6 R/B(2) (32705)
COSPAR: 1977-093E | Alt Name: Blok SO-L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 22, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC31
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32705
International Designator
1977-093E
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 01:56:49 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
51.46°
Right Ascension
129.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
280.19°
Period
5580.93 min
Mean Motion
0.26 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Blok SO-L
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32705U 77093E 26182.08112725 .00001025 00000-0 00000-0 0 9996
2 32705 51.4568 129.1739 6761059 280.1918 15.3777 0.25802129 11857
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
2.5
Span
2.7
Dry Mass
900
Launch Mass
4500
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.7943
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Blok SO-L
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NPOL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Blok-L
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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