DELTA 2 R/B(2) [PAM-D] (28192)

COSPAR: 2004-009C | Alt Name: Delta 303 Stage 3

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 20, 2004

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7925-9.5

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

28192

International Designator

2004-009C

Decay Date

3/19/2007

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 2 R/B(2) [PAM-D]

Alternative Name

Delta 303 Stage 3

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BOHB

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

2.3

Diameter

1.1

Span

2.3

Dry Mass

132

Launch Mass

2141

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

2.7116

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Star 48B

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

ATKE

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Star 48

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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