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DELTA 1 DEB (07139)
COSPAR: 1973-086DD | 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
07139
International Designator
1973-086DD
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:28:16 GMT
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Inclination
102.41°
Right Ascension
11.61°
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Argument of Perigee
175.29°
Period
116.33 min
Mean Motion
12.38 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07139U 73086DD 26200.76963343 .00000132 00000+0 13663-2 0 9991
2 07139 102.4143 11.6098 0064025 175.2930 200.9868 12.37896178369302
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0836
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