DELTA 1 R/B (02436)

COSPAR: 1966-087B | Alt Name: Delta 41 Stage 3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 2, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02436

International Designator

1966-087B

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:50:56 GMT

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Inclination

101.04°

Right Ascension

151.87°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

323.76°

Period

114.50 min

Mean Motion

12.58 rev/day

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Altair bus NASA United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B

Alternative Name

Delta 41 Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 02436U 66087B   26200.61870771 -.00000027  00000+0  84738-4 0  9992

2 02436 101.0446 151.8703 0065130 323.7558  35.9117 12.57679985744185

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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

1.5

Diameter

0.5

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.5071

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Altair 2 X-258C4 RH-89

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ABL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Altair

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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