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DELTA 4 R/B(3) (43594)
COSPAR: 2018-065C | Alt Name: Delta 380 Stage 3
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 12, 2018
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4H/Star 48BV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43594
International Designator
2018-065C
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 4 R/B(3)
Alternative Name
Delta 380 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
2.1
Diameter
1.4
Span
2.1
Dry Mass
140
Launch Mass
2200
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 48BV
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
NGISE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 48BV
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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