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SpaceX's Falcon Heavy lifts off for the 12th time after 18 months grounded, delivering the final ViaSat-3 satellite from LC-39A at 10:21 a.m. EDT.
GSLV R/B (58991)
COSPAR: 2024-033B | Alt Name: GSLV CUS-13
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 2024
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
GSLV Mk II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58991
International Designator
2024-033B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:43:20 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
19.31°
Right Ascension
123.26°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
27.81°
Period
354.09 min
Mean Motion
4.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GSLV R/B
Alternative Name
GSLV CUS-13
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 58991U 24033B 26200.69676749 .00115632 25175-6 15438-2 0 9995
2 58991 19.3064 123.2578 6049118 27.8080 354.3201 04.06681971 26726
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
9.9
Diameter
2.8
Span
9.9
Dry Mass
2630
Launch Mass
2630
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
GSLV-F14 CUS15
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
ISRO
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CUS15
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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