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DELTA 2 R/B (37803)
COSPAR: 2011-046C | Alt Name: Delta 356
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 10, 2011
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37803
International Designator
2011-046C
Epoch
Sun, 11 Sep 2011 14:16:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
28.50°
Right Ascension
9.12°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
263.48°
Period
87.73 min
Mean Motion
16.41 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 2 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 356
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BOHB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 37803U 11046C 11253.59467199 +.00002457 -77678-5 +00000-0 0 9994
2 37803 028.5000 009.1212 0000200 263.4759 096.5843 16.41337653000016
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
5000
Shape
Cyl + Cone
Radar Cross Section
0.003
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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