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SL-23 R/B (33059)
COSPAR: 2008-022B | Alt Name: Blok DM-SLB No. 1TL
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 2008
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33059
International Designator
2008-022B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:18:01 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
13.73°
Right Ascension
32.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
56.57°
Period
1507.31 min
Mean Motion
0.96 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-23 R/B
Alternative Name
Blok DM-SLB No. 1TL
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SEALP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 33059U 08022B 26184.76251692 -.00000153 00000-0 00000-0 0 9991
2 33059 13.7340 32.3075 0544110 56.5741 310.9476 0.95534305 63130
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
5.9
Diameter
3.7
Span
5.9
Dry Mass
2540
Launch Mass
11800
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
21.9869
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Blok DM-SLB No. 1TL
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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