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FALCON 9 R/B (37253)
COSPAR: 2010-066K | Alt Name: Dragon Trunk
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 8, 2010
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37253
International Designator
2010-066K
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:37:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
34.50°
Right Ascension
280.31°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
64.70°
Period
195.10 min
Mean Motion
7.38 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Dragon Trunk
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37253U 10066K 26184.81758295 .00006579 00000-0 63269-3 0 9995
2 37253 34.4989 280.3079 4008591 64.7036 331.2715 7.38072133393877
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
2.3
Diameter
3.6
Span
3.6
Dry Mass
2000
Launch Mass
2000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
16.781
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Dragon SM Qual
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Dragon SM
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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