The Rise of Super Heavy-Lift Rockets
Super heavy-lift rockets are the most powerful launch vehicles ever built. They can send humans and cargo to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. But what are they, and why are they so important?
Launch Date
November 6, 1973
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 0300
NORAD ID
07134
International Designator
1973-086CY
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:55:42 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
101.85°
Right Ascension
320.34°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
215.57°
Period
114.93 min
Mean Motion
12.53 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 98
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 07134U 73086CY 26185.28868483 .00000118 00000-0 10317-2 0 9992
2 07134 101.8477 320.3364 0012125 215.5667 173.3957 12.52978591402212
Source: Celestrak
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.102
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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