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DELTA 1 DEB (10178)
COSPAR: 1977-065G | Alt Name: deb Delta 132
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10178
International Designator
1977-065G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:23:27 GMT
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Inclination
28.71°
Right Ascension
179.28°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
82.95°
Period
119.05 min
Mean Motion
12.10 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 132
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 10178U 77065G 26185.26628531 .00002501 00000-0 75441-2 0 9998
2 10178 28.7106 179.2759 0909698 82.9524 22.6534 12.09544817 12325
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Radar Cross Section
0.0501
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Payload
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Power System
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Unknown
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Unknown
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