DELTA 1 DEB (02700)

COSPAR: 1965-089C | Alt Name: Explorer 29 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 6, 1965

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02700

International Designator

1965-089C

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 14:06:31 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

59.59°

Right Ascension

221.42°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

98.38°

Period

119.11 min

Mean Motion

12.09 rev/day

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NASA United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

Explorer 29 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 02700U 65089C   26200.58786175 -.00000248  00000+0 -85071-3 0  9993

2 02700  59.5913 221.4192 0723235  98.3802 354.3075 12.08986880715376

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Summary

Space debris, also known as space junk, encompasses all non-functional objects orbiting Earth such as defunct satellites, spent rocket stages, and fragments from collisions or disintegrations. Over time, this debris can accumulate and create an increasingly hazardous environment in orbit. Even tiny fragments, traveling at extremely high velocities, can inflict significant damage on operational satellites and spacecraft. If left unmanaged, the density of debris raises the risk of catastrophic collisions and further fragmentation, compounding the problem and threatening the safety and sustainability of space activities.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0494

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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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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