Launch Date
November 17, 2006
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7925-9.5
NORAD ID
38675
International Designator
2006-052D
Decay Date
10/26/2014
Name
DELTA 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Star 48 yo weight
Type
Status
Owner
BOHB
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Disk + Cable
Radar Cross Section
0.012
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BOHB
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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