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THORAD DELTA 1 R/B(2) (09330)
COSPAR: 1974-101G | Alt Name: Delta 106 Stage 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 19, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09330
International Designator
1974-101G
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:35:17 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
13.20°
Right Ascension
309.94°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
288.24°
Period
622.61 min
Mean Motion
2.31 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 R/B(2)
Alternative Name
Delta 106 Stage 3
Type
Rocket Body
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09330U 74101G 26184.85784149 .00000201 00000-0 70985-3 0 9990
2 09330 13.1952 309.9418 7195719 288.2358 10.5738 2.31285202419437
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
1.7
Diameter
0.9
Span
1.7
Dry Mass
83
Launch Mass
1123
Shape
Sphere + Cone
Radar Cross Section
1.966
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Star 37E S/N 40029
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Star 37
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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