THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08173)

COSPAR: 1974-089AP | Alt Name: deb Delta 104

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 15, 1974

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 2310

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

08173

International Designator

1974-089AP

Epoch

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Inclination

102.00°

Right Ascension

182.67°

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Argument of Perigee

66.44°

Period

115.03 min

Mean Motion

12.52 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

THORAD DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 104

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 08173U 74089AP  26199.91242772 -.00000039  00000+0  38856-4 0  9994

2 08173 101.9958 182.6685 0109967  66.4368 322.4089 12.51898570358960

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0256

Visual Magnitude

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

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Manufacturer

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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