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DELTA 1 R/B (06978)
COSPAR: 1973-101B | Alt Name: Delta 99
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 16, 1973
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 1900
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06978
International Designator
1973-101B
Decay Date
8/14/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 99
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
771
Launch Mass
771
Shape
Cyl + Nozzle
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta DSV-3E-5
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
AJ
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
DSV-3E-5
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
AJ10-118F
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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