DELTA 1 DEB (10306)

COSPAR: 1977-065DC | Alt Name: deb Delta 132

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 14, 1977

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 2914

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

10306

International Designator

1977-065DC

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:04:28 GMT

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Inclination

29.11°

Right Ascension

16.43°

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Argument of Perigee

314.76°

Period

105.25 min

Mean Motion

13.68 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 10306U 77065DC  26184.83643797  .00001027  00000-0  22761-3 0  9994

2 10306  29.1095  16.4288 0652473 314.7648  40.1581 13.68186138393321

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0045

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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