DELTA 1 R/B (03670)

COSPAR: 1969-009B | Alt Name: FW4D

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 30, 1969

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03670

International Designator

1969-009B

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:32:29 GMT

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Inclination

88.42°

Right Ascension

103.39°

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Argument of Perigee

250.32°

Period

125.57 min

Mean Motion

11.47 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B

Alternative Name

FW4D

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 03670U 69009B   26185.23089512  .00000223  00000-0  15394-3 0  9994

2 03670  88.4194 103.3946 1628630 250.3210  91.5430 11.46773196381152

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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

1.5

Diameter

0.5

Span

1.5

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.5627

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

FW4D S/N 2226-10

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

UTC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

FW4

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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