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DELTA 2 R/B (26622)
COSPAR: 2000-075D | Alt Name: Delta 282
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 21, 2000
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
26622
International Designator
2000-075D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:09:25 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
95.43°
Right Ascension
120.45°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
201.81°
Period
110.34 min
Mean Motion
13.05 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 282
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BOHB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 26622U 00075D 26185.25654870 -.00000231 00000-0 -19336-3 0 9992
2 26622 95.4286 120.4466 0714856 201.8096 331.7653 13.05025286219499
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
6
Diameter
2.4
Span
6
Dry Mass
924
Launch Mass
6930
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
13.0744
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta SSPS AJ10-118K
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Delta/0020
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
Next Pass
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