DELTA 1 R/B (04322)

COSPAR: 1970-008C | Alt Name: Delta 76

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 23, 1970

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta N6

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

04322

International Designator

1970-008C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:24:19 GMT

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Inclination

101.33°

Right Ascension

187.08°

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Argument of Perigee

261.79°

Period

115.02 min

Mean Motion

12.52 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 R/B

Alternative Name

Delta 76

Type

Rocket Body

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 04322U 70008C   26185.22522626 -.00000026  00000-0  10706-3 0  9991

2 04322 101.3321 187.0792 0027590 261.7872 108.4687 12.51929954579062

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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

5.2

Diameter

1.4

Span

5.2

Dry Mass

785

Launch Mass

785

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

4.523

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

DSV-3E-3 76

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Ablestar

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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