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DELTA 1 DEB (10714)
COSPAR: 1976-077AK | 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
10714
International Designator
1976-077AK
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:31:37 GMT
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Inclination
103.37°
Right Ascension
82.28°
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Argument of Perigee
313.01°
Period
124.71 min
Mean Motion
11.55 rev/day
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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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 10714U 76077AK 26185.18863378 -.00002256 00000-0 -31046-1 0 9998
2 10714 103.3704 82.2785 0587420 313.0066 206.3537 11.54640052 95008
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
0.1148
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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