Launch Date
July 4, 1991
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925
NORAD ID
26793
International Designator
1991-047F
Decay Date
9/17/2005
Name
DELTA 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Star 48 yo weight
Type
Status
Owner
MDAC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Disk + Cable
Radar Cross Section
0.0418
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
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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