DELTA 1 DEB (10663)

COSPAR: 1976-077Z | Alt Name: deb Delta 126

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 29, 1976

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 2310

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

10663

International Designator

1976-077Z

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:40:51 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

100.61°

Right Ascension

211.21°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

146.65°

Period

102.36 min

Mean Motion

14.07 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 126

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 10663U 76077Z   26184.57003601  .00010952  00000-0  62732-2 0  9995
2 10663 100.6087 211.2141 0108185 146.6507 214.1532 14.06734429433259

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

Length

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Diameter

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Span

0

Dry Mass

0

Launch Mass

0

Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.0457

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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