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THOR BURNER 2 R/B (05556)
COSPAR: 1971-087B | Alt Name: Burner IIA No. 10 US SV-1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC10W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 2A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05556
International Designator
1971-087B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:51:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
99.11°
Right Ascension
154.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.10°
Period
101.12 min
Mean Motion
14.24 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR BURNER 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Burner IIA No. 10 US SV-1
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05556U 71087B 26184.91090532 .00000136 00000-0 78208-4 0 9993
2 05556 99.1058 154.0996 0062836 112.1045 248.6820 14.24045843836910
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
1
Diameter
1
Span
1
Dry Mass
115
Launch Mass
353
Shape
Truss + Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.1664
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 26B S/N 001 (SV-1)
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 26
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
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