Launch Date
May 17, 2014
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4M+(4,2)
NORAD ID
40003
International Designator
2014-026K
Decay Date
6/11/2014
Name
DELTA 4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 4
Type
Status
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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