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DELTA 2 R/B(2) (22051)
COSPAR: 1992-044C | Alt Name: Delta 212 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 24, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 6925
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22051
International Designator
1992-044C
Epoch
Sat, 25 Jul 1992 15:25:14 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
28.70°
Right Ascension
339.68°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
150.71°
Period
13351.56 min
Mean Motion
0.11 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Delta 212 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MDAC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 22051U 92044C 92206.64253209 -.00026069 15287-4 00000-0 0 9990
2 22051 28.6990 339.6840 9647955 150.7110 1.0439 0.10785260 16
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
2.3
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
132
Launch Mass
2141
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
2.8
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48B S/N 10076-18
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 48
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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