DELTA 1 R/B(2) (12679)

COSPAR: 1981-070E | Alt Name: Delta 155 Stage 3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 3, 1981

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 3913

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12679

International Designator

1981-070E

Epoch

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:51:52 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

90.91°

Right Ascension

48.91°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

209.25°

Period

407.85 min

Mean Motion

3.53 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B(2)

Alternative Name

Delta 155 Stage 3

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 12679U 81070E   26179.99435286  .00000030  00000-0  12070-3 0  9998

2 12679  90.9088  48.9064 6247067 209.2455  93.1244  3.53075132575662

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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

1.8

Diameter

1.2

Span

1.8

Dry Mass

105

Launch Mass

669

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

1.6677

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Star 37N S/N 14009

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

THKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Star 37

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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