Satellite description

THOR DELTA 1 R/B, 5106 is space debris in LEO originally from a launch on Thu, 01 Apr 1971 UTC launched from the Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR). Debris objects in space refer to the collection of defunct objects orbiting the Earth. Examples of debris include non-operational satellites, rocket bodies, and fragments generated from explosions, collisions, or faulty payload assembly.

Satellite metadata

Identifier

5106, 1971-024B

Orbit

LEO

Country

US

Related business

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (US)

Manufacturer

UTC

Mission

Spacecraft

Bus & Motor

FW4, Unknown motor

Mass

~40 kg wet, ~40 kg dry

Launch date (UTC)

1971-04-01 (55 years ago)

Launch vehicle

Unknown

Launch site

Air Force Western Test Range (AFWTR)

Object type

Payload

Rocket body

Debris

Shape & HBR

Unknown

Radar Cross Section

Medium (>0.1 m² and <1 m²)