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DELTA 1 DEB (07167)
COSPAR: 1973-086EF | 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
07167
International Designator
1973-086EF
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:48:20 GMT
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Inclination
101.98°
Right Ascension
0.55°
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Argument of Perigee
97.16°
Period
114.70 min
Mean Motion
12.55 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 07167U 73086EF 26200.36690527 .00000249 00000+0 17994-2 0 9999
2 07167 101.9839 0.5543 0045365 97.1643 292.8322 12.55423009397934
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0195
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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