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DELTA 2 R/B(2) (32250)
COSPAR: 2007-043B | Alt Name: Delta 327 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 27, 2007
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32250
International Designator
2007-043B
Epoch
Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:42:58 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
28.60°
Right Ascension
1.43°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
79.57°
Period
88.11 min
Mean Motion
16.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Delta 327 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BOHB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32250U 07043B 07270.48817477 +.00002372 -74983-5 +00000-0 0 9999
2 32250 028.6000 001.4305 0000016 079.5728 040.0506 16.34392236000002
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
2.3
Diameter
1.1
Span
2.3
Dry Mass
132
Launch Mass
2141
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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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