DELTA 2 R/B(1) (27665)

COSPAR: 2003-005C | Alt Name: Delta 295

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DELTA 2 R/B(1) Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 29, 2003

Launch Pad

SLC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7925-9.5

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27665

International Designator

2003-005C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:42:05 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

39.57°

Right Ascension

198.52°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

157.24°

Period

100.73 min

Mean Motion

14.30 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 2 R/B(1)

Alternative Name

Delta 295

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BOHB

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 27665U 03005C   26185.11256601 -.00000018  00000-0  26246-4 0  9992
2 27665  39.5736 198.5178 0008223 157.2351 250.6563 14.29561426223452

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

7

Diameter

2.4

Span

7

Dry Mass

924

Launch Mass

1500

Shape

Cyl + Cone

Radar Cross Section

9.4905

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Delta SSPS AJ-10-118K

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

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