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DELTA 1 R/B(1) (10062)
COSPAR: 1977-048B | Alt Name: Delta 131
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10062
International Designator
1977-048B
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 21:59:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
28.42°
Right Ascension
4.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
143.13°
Period
107.54 min
Mean Motion
13.39 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 R/B(1)
Alternative Name
Delta 131
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10062U 77048B 26184.91601766 .00000924 00000-0 30841-3 0 9996
2 10062 28.4173 4.9147 0726384 143.1271 222.1526 13.39044476389269
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
8.888
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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