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DELTA 1 R/B (09063)
COSPAR: 1976-077B | Alt Name: Delta 126
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 29, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09063
International Designator
1976-077B
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 20:01:57 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.04°
Right Ascension
194.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
326.91°
Period
115.15 min
Mean Motion
12.51 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 126
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09063U 76077B 26200.83468890 -.00000051 00000+0 -30088-4 0 9991
2 09063 102.0441 194.9810 0061104 326.9056 97.7123 12.50507173323184
Source: Celestrak
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
6
Diameter
1.4
Span
6
Dry Mass
845
Launch Mass
845
Shape
Cyl + Skirt + Nozzle
Radar Cross Section
5.3979
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta SSPU DSV-3P-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Delta/TR-201
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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