DELTA 1 DEB (09809)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Delta 128 clamp band

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 28, 1977

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

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Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09809

International Designator

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Decay Date

Unknown

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NASA United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

Delta 128 clamp band

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

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N/A

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Major Events

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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.

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