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DELTA 1 DEB (06690)
COSPAR: 1973-039E | Alt Name: Delta 95 clamp band half
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 10, 1973
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 1913
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06690
International Designator
1973-039E
Decay Date
9/19/1973
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 95 clamp band half
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
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Related Satellites
Major Events
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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.
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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