ATLAS CENTAUR R/B (07902)

COSPAR: 1975-042B | Alt Name: Centaur D-1A AC-35

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 22, 1975

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC36A

Launch Vehicle

Atlas SLV-3D Centaur

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

07902

International Designator

1975-042B

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:32:15 GMT

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Inclination

25.55°

Right Ascension

248.00°

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Argument of Perigee

303.88°

Period

651.11 min

Mean Motion

2.21 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Alternative Name

Centaur D-1A AC-35

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LERC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 07902U 75042B   26185.14740433 -.00000119  00000-0 -15593-2 0  9992

2 07902  25.5460 248.0041 7179533 303.8803   7.5142  2.21159265281385

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

9.1

Diameter

3.1

Span

9.1

Dry Mass

1770

Launch Mass

2000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

14.7349

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Centaur D-1A AC-35

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

GDC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Centaur

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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