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DELTA 2 R/B(2) (34381)
COSPAR: 2009-011B | Alt Name: Delta 339 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 7, 2009
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-10L
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34381
International Designator
2009-011B
Epoch
Sun, 08 Mar 2009 14:37:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
28.55°
Right Ascension
44.51°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
107.53°
Period
196.11 min
Mean Motion
7.34 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Delta 339 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 34381U 09011B 09066.60924429 +.00000005 +00000-0 +00000-0 0 9992
2 34381 028.5476 044.5104 2287097 107.5267 278.6464 07.34265542000032
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
Map
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