DELTA 1 R/B(2) (02971)

COSPAR: 1967-094C | Alt Name: Unk US GTO object

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 28, 1967

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02971

International Designator

1967-094C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:37:24 GMT

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Inclination

28.11°

Right Ascension

160.44°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

146.44°

Period

445.83 min

Mean Motion

3.23 rev/day

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FW4 bus NASA United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Unk US GTO object

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 02971U 67094C   26200.52597612  .00002168  00000+0  11285-2 0  9997

2 02971  28.1052 160.4374 6535885 146.4419 281.2501 03.22991367560870

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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

1.572

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

[UNID016] RCS 1.2

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

UTC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

FW4

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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