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DELTA 2 R/B(1) (22701)
COSPAR: 1993-042B | Alt Name: Delta 221
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 26, 1993
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22701
International Designator
1993-042B
Decay Date
8/30/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B(1)
Alternative Name
Delta 221
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
7
Diameter
2.4
Span
7
Dry Mass
924
Launch Mass
6930
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
11.68
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta SSPS AJ10-118K
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Delta/0020
Configuration
Cubic, tethered to Delta stage 2
Motor
magnetic propulsion by tether
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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