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FALCON 9 R/B (62364)
COSPAR: 2024-244C | Alt Name: Falcon 9-413 Stage 2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 17, 2024
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
62364
International Designator
2024-244C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:42:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
8.84°
Right Ascension
119.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
62.63°
Period
196.90 min
Mean Motion
7.31 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
FALCON 9 R/B
Alternative Name
Falcon 9-413 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 62364U 24244C 26200.86273105 .00000075 00000+0 14729-1 0 9994
2 62364 8.8420 119.5938 1934260 62.6259 315.7381 07.31340492 42384
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
F9-413 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
Map
Next Pass
Azimuth Elevation Time (Local)
Start Azimuth
Max Elevation
Stop Azimuth
Time Until
Pass Duration
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