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FALCON 9 R/B (57046)
COSPAR: 2023-086B | Alt Name: Falcon 9-234 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 18, 2023
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
57046
International Designator
2023-086B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:36:09 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
26.46°
Right Ascension
205.24°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
190.57°
Period
982.63 min
Mean Motion
1.47 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-234 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 57046U 23086B 26200.27511223 -.00000226 00000+0 -13645-1 0 9995
2 57046 26.4606 205.2400 7823304 190.5675 128.1584 01.46545991 16113
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
7
Diameter
3.6
Span
7
Dry Mass
3000
Launch Mass
3000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
F9-234 St2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
SPX
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
F9St2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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