DELTA 1 DEB (03417)

COSPAR: 1968-069D | Alt Name: ESSA 7 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 16, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta N

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03417

International Designator

1968-069D

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 07:57:11 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

102.19°

Right Ascension

143.85°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

359.59°

Period

116.15 min

Mean Motion

12.40 rev/day

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NASA United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

ESSA 7 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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1 03417U 68069D   26199.33137742 -.00000031  00000+0  11304-3 0  9997

2 03417 102.1859 143.8540 0066325 359.5860 153.7894 12.39783197926695

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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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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

0.0763

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

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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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