Object Description:

Type: Molniya-M Rocket Body
NORAD Name: SL-6 R/B(1)
NORAD Number: 27835
Int'l Designation: 2003 029B
Launched: 19 JUN 2003 @ 20:00 UTC
Site: Plesetsk Cosmodrome
Mission: Military communications

Reentry Prediction:

Predicted Reentry Time: 30 JUL 2003 @ 04:39 UTC ± 30 minutes
Prediction Epoch: 30 JUL 2003 @ 03:10:34.987 UTC
Prediction Ground Track:


Ground track plotted at 5-minute intervals
Blue Line - ground track uncertainty prior to predicted time
Yellow Line - ground track uncertainty after predicted time
Orange Line - Earth horizon as seen from the reentering body
White Line - day/night terminator (Sun location as indicated)

USSTRATCOM Bulletin:
(from NASA/GSFC Orbital Information Group)

PREPARATION DATE TIME:  300440ZJUL03
1.  27835/2003-029B   /SL-6 R/B(1)             /ROCKET BODY/ CIS
2.  19 JUN 2003
3.  REV    640/ASCENDING /30 JUL 0407Z
4.  50.0 DEG S   328.0 DEG E
5.  DECAY WINDOW IS PLUS OR MINUS    07 MINUTES.
6.  INCLINATION  062.8 DEGREES.
7.  FINAL REPORT.

NOTICE: The materials about Upcoming Reentries are for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for specific technical advice or opinions related to your particular facts and circumstances.



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