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SL-24 R/B (40047)
COSPAR: 2014-033AP | Alt Name: Dnepr 20 DS
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 19, 2014
Launch Site
DLS
Launch Pad
Sh370/13
Launch Vehicle
Dnepr
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40047
International Designator
2014-033AP
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:19:09 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.87°
Right Ascension
40.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
244.91°
Period
105.73 min
Mean Motion
13.62 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-24 R/B
Alternative Name
Dnepr 20 DS
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KTRAS
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 40047U 14033AP 26185.01330733 .00000017 00000-0 25712-4 0 9997
2 40047 97.8657 40.4198 0566422 244.9069 109.2288 13.61966743598327
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
3
Diameter
3
Span
3
Dry Mass
1000
Launch Mass
1000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
4.831
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
R-36M2 DS
Purpose
Astronomy / Technology
Mission
Astronomy / Technology
Manufacturer
YUZHUA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
15A18-BR
Configuration
Gryphon Bus (GNB)
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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