The 10 Most Iconic Satellites Still in Space
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DELTA 2 R/B (36120)
COSPAR: 2009-071B | Alt Name: Delta 347
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 2009
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
36120
International Designator
2009-071B
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:16:26 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.51°
Right Ascension
116.91°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
94.66°
Period
245.24 min
Mean Motion
5.87 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 347
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BOHB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 36120U 09071B 26185.26141663 .00000034 00000-0 00000-0 0 9997
2 36120 97.5117 116.9145 3441093 94.6648 304.7440 5.87184032354880
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
6
Diameter
2.4
Span
6
Dry Mass
924
Launch Mass
1500
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
9.7859
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta SSPS AJ-10-118K
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOPBL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Delta/0020
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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