Launch Date
February 26, 1987
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3924
NORAD ID
17652
International Designator
1987-022E
Decay Date
1/18/1988
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb r/b Delta
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0185
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
[1961 OMI 276]
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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