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FIREFLY ALPHA R/B (60210)
COSPAR: 2024-125H | Alt Name: Alpha FLTA005 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 4, 2024
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Firefly Alpha
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
60210
International Designator
2024-125H
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:52:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
97.21°
Right Ascension
65.65°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
63.10°
Period
91.80 min
Mean Motion
15.69 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FIREFLY ALPHA R/B
Alternative Name
Alpha FLTA005 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
FFLY
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 60210U 24125H 26200.86993595 .00032564 00000+0 28338-3 0 9993
2 60210 97.2075 65.6470 0020498 63.0978 297.2376 15.68700363115096
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
5.8
Diameter
1.8
Span
5.8
Dry Mass
909
Launch Mass
909
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Alpha Stage 2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
FFLY
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Firefly A2
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
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Pass Duration
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