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DELTA 1 DEB (07086)
COSPAR: 1973-086CE | Alt Name: deb Delta 98
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 1973
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 0300
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07086
International Designator
1973-086CE
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 10:15:05 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.15°
Right Ascension
172.97°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
142.70°
Period
116.04 min
Mean Motion
12.41 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 98
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07086U 73086CE 26200.42714235 .00000057 00000+0 75558-3 0 9997
2 07086 102.1530 172.9750 0013241 142.7002 9.2048 12.40975520384994
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0096
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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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