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DELTA 1 DEB (12195)
COSPAR: 1978-026AL | Alt Name: deb Delta 139
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 5, 1978
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12195
International Designator
1978-026AL
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:41:18 GMT
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Inclination
98.95°
Right Ascension
130.72°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
355.62°
Period
103.30 min
Mean Motion
13.94 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 139
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 12195U 78026AL 26185.11202056 .00000103 00000-0 10863-3 0 9995
2 12195 98.9454 130.7223 0060688 355.6170 24.3554 13.94038629305738
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0463
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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