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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08436)
COSPAR: 1974-089CM | 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
08436
International Designator
1974-089CM
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:40:30 GMT
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Inclination
101.78°
Right Ascension
310.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
356.69°
Period
116.56 min
Mean Motion
12.35 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08436U 74089CM 26200.77813152 -.00000022 00000+0 16259-3 0 9993
2 08436 101.7827 310.4430 0087093 356.6885 157.9078 12.35435234330704
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1114
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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