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THORAD DELTA 1 R/B (07532)
COSPAR: 1974-089D | Alt Name: Delta 104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07532
International Designator
1974-089D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:11:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
101.70°
Right Ascension
147.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
161.52°
Period
116.14 min
Mean Motion
12.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 R/B
Alternative Name
Delta 104
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07532U 74089D 26185.17479362 -.00000025 00000-0 13337-3 0 9994
2 07532 101.6962 147.0624 0066660 161.5229 209.9929 12.39927885337139
Source: Celestrak
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
6
Diameter
1.4
Span
6
Dry Mass
845
Launch Mass
845
Shape
Cyl + Skirt + Nozzle
Radar Cross Section
0.2454
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta SSPU DSV-3P-4
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Delta/TR-201
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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