ATLAS CENTAUR R/B (08331)

COSPAR: 1975-091B | Alt Name: Centaur D-1AR AC-36

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 26, 1975

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas SLV-3D Centaur

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

08331

International Designator

1975-091B

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:50:46 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

21.64°

Right Ascension

158.40°

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Argument of Perigee

174.88°

Period

647.74 min

Mean Motion

2.22 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ATLAS CENTAUR R/B

Alternative Name

Centaur D-1AR AC-36

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 08331U 75091B   26184.95192693 -.00000108  00000-0 -68819-3 0  9998

2 08331  21.6364 158.3998 7195573 174.8763 201.8153  2.22312810409177

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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

15.3363

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Centaur D-1AR AC-36

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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