The Day Humanity Gained New Eyes on the Universe
Forty-seven years ago, a revolutionary space telescope changed our view of the cosmos, pioneering international cooperation in space-based astronomy
Launch Date
July 29, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
NORAD ID
10756
International Designator
1976-077BD
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:32:18 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
101.07°
Right Ascension
26.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
65.10°
Period
115.95 min
Mean Motion
12.42 rev/day
Latitude
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Longitude
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Altitude
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Velocity
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Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 126
Type
Status
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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1 10756U 76077BD 26185.02243127 .00000909 00000-0 65993-2 0 9991
2 10756 101.0740 26.2089 0165559 65.0962 296.7213 12.41922772242038
Source: Celestrak
Length
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Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.078
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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