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ATLAS V CENTAUR R/B (41329)
COSPAR: 2016-007B | Alt Name: Centaur AV-057
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 5, 2016
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC41
Launch Vehicle
Atlas V 401
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41329
International Designator
2016-007B
Epoch
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 18:18:56 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
55.71°
Right Ascension
103.66°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
356.89°
Period
750.78 min
Mean Motion
1.92 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS V CENTAUR R/B
Alternative Name
Centaur AV-057
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ULAL
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 41329U 16007B 26177.76314977 -.00000051 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 41329 55.7136 103.6590 0109628 356.8913 3.0173 1.91799350 72796
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
11.7
Diameter
3.1
Span
11.7
Dry Mass
2020
Launch Mass
7950
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
2.7434
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Centaur AV-057
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMSSD
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Centaur SEC
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
RL10C-1
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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