Space Brief 16 Jan 2025
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DELTA 1 DEB (07651)
COSPAR: 1975-011C | Alt Name: Delta 108 clamp band half
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 6, 1975
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07651
International Designator
1975-011C
Decay Date
2/16/1975
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 108 clamp band half
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
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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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Power System
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