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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (09730)
COSPAR: 1974-089DZ | 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
09730
International Designator
1974-089DZ
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 18:37:23 GMT
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Inclination
101.75°
Right Ascension
139.07°
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Argument of Perigee
9.57°
Period
107.94 min
Mean Motion
13.34 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 09730U 74089DZ 26200.77596963 .00001794 00000+0 36477-2 0 9998
2 09730 101.7541 139.0698 0083379 9.5704 19.8038 13.34088237447475
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
0.018
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Payload
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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