DELTA 1 R/B(1) (06438)

COSPAR: 1973-023B | Alt Name: Delta 94

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 20, 1973

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 1914

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06438

International Designator

1973-023B

Decay Date

10/18/1975

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DSV-3P bus NASA United States satellites Rocket Bodies

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B(1)

Alternative Name

Delta 94

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

4.8

Diameter

1.4

Span

4.8

Dry Mass

756

Launch Mass

756

Shape

Cyl + Nozzle

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Delta SSPS DSV-3P-5

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

DSV-3P

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

AJ10-118F

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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