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DELTA 1 DEB (10728)
COSPAR: 1975-027C | Alt Name: deb Delta 109
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 9, 1975
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 1410
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10728
International Designator
1975-027C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:04:48 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
115.20°
Right Ascension
250.79°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
138.62°
Period
101.03 min
Mean Motion
14.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 109
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 10728U 75027C 26185.12833836 .00000120 00000-0 12583-3 0 9990
2 10728 115.2024 250.7861 0034011 138.6245 221.7419 14.25312012657445
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.052
Visual Magnitude
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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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