DELTA 1 DEB (10866)

COSPAR: 1976-077CU | 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

10866

International Designator

1976-077CU

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:29:45 GMT

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Inclination

102.73°

Right Ascension

152.13°

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Argument of Perigee

33.40°

Period

117.01 min

Mean Motion

12.31 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

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Latest TLEs

1 10866U 76077CU  26184.43733188 -.00000015  00000-0  26493-3 0  9990

2 10866 102.7286 152.1339 0150351  33.3997 116.9500 12.30636798241950

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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.

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Radar Cross Section

0.0995

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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

Unknown

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