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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (09695)
COSPAR: 1974-089DU | Alt Name: deb Delta 104
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Launch Date
November 15, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09695
International Designator
1974-089DU
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 00:20:47 GMT
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Inclination
103.01°
Right Ascension
226.92°
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Argument of Perigee
228.89°
Period
106.43 min
Mean Motion
13.53 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 09695U 74089DU 26200.01443363 .00000926 00000+0 11706-2 0 9994
2 09695 103.0125 226.9248 0278441 228.8878 128.7902 13.52942080444640
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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Radar Cross Section
0.036
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