Space Force Orders 14 GPS 3F Satellites for $514M | KeepTrack Space Brief
Space Force awards Lockheed Martin $514M for two additional GPS 3F satellites, bringing total orders to 14. New satellites add anti-jam features and upgraded civilian signals.
ELECTRON R/B (1) (66317)
COSPAR: 2025-252B | Alt Name: N/A
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 5, 2025
Launch Site
RLLC
Launch Pad
LC1B
Launch Vehicle
Electron
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
66317
International Designator
2025-252B
Decay Date
12/5/2025
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ELECTRON R/B (1)
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RLABN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
0.4
Diameter
1.2
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
42
Launch Mass
42
Shape
Trunc cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Electron Kick Stage
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RLABN
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Kick Stage
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Curie
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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