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FALCON 9 R/B (61732)
COSPAR: 2024-180B | Alt Name: Falcon 9-380 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 7, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61732
International Designator
2024-180B
Epoch
Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:59:52 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
34.14°
Right Ascension
34.75°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
134.84°
Period
87.98 min
Mean Motion
16.37 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-380 Stage 2
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SPX
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 61732U 24180B 24281.62491801 -.00000101 32184-6 00000+0 0 9998
2 61732 34.1400 34.7539 0027900 134.8400 359.2800 16.36805402 04
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
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
F9-380 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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