DELTA 2 R/B(1) (20062)

COSPAR: 1989-044B | Alt Name: Delta 185

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 10, 1989

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Delta 6925

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20062

International Designator

1989-044B

Decay Date

7/12/1989

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 2 R/B(1)

Alternative Name

Delta 185

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MDAC

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

Diameter

2.4

Span

Dry Mass

919

Launch Mass

6930

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Delta SSPS AJ10-118K

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

MDAC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Delta/0020

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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