THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08790)

COSPAR: 1974-089DS | 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

08790

International Designator

1974-089DS

Epoch

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:43:15 GMT

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Inclination

101.87°

Right Ascension

208.25°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

21.25°

Period

114.37 min

Mean Motion

12.59 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 08790U 74089DS  26200.48837148 -.00000009  00000+0  21479-3 0  9990

2 08790 101.8670 208.2536 0037840  21.2495 133.9680 12.59110106372682

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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

0.0152

Visual Magnitude

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

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Manufacturer

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

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Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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