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DELTA 1 DEB (03811)
COSPAR: 1968-114C | Alt Name: ESSA 8 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 15, 1968
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03811
International Designator
1968-114C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 07:48:42 GMT
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Inclination
101.90°
Right Ascension
142.23°
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Argument of Perigee
98.94°
Period
112.82 min
Mean Motion
12.76 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
ESSA 8 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 03811U 68114C 26200.32549448 .00000000 00000+0 21391-3 0 9990
2 03811 101.9033 142.2269 0137928 98.9406 53.1190 12.76394618682321
Source: Celestrak
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.
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