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FALCON 9 R/B (58996)
COSPAR: 2024-035B | Alt Name: Falcon 9-302 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 20, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
58996
International Designator
2024-035B
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 14:53:19 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
20.31°
Right Ascension
86.00°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
176.19°
Period
1024.34 min
Mean Motion
1.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-302 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 58996U 24035B 26199.62035972 .00000346 00000+0 10208-2 0 9997
2 58996 20.3144 85.9955 8011670 176.1924 200.3518 01.40578705 12253
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
12.6
Diameter
3.6
Span
12.6
Dry Mass
4000
Launch Mass
4000
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
F9-302 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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