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NOAA 1 DEB (08828)
COSPAR: 1970-106C | Alt Name: deb NOAA 1
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 11, 1970
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08828
International Designator
1970-106C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:09:52 GMT
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Inclination
102.24°
Right Ascension
179.32°
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Argument of Perigee
66.99°
Period
116.15 min
Mean Motion
12.40 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08828U 70106C 26200.71519631 .00000095 00000+0 10544-2 0 9992
2 08828 102.2446 179.3178 0033058 66.9876 112.0290 12.39729162515361
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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Launch Mass
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0397
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID072] RCS 0.01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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