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DELTA 1 DEB (12284)
COSPAR: 1978-026EC | 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
12284
International Designator
1978-026EC
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:18:40 GMT
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Inclination
98.89°
Right Ascension
265.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
67.68°
Period
102.48 min
Mean Motion
14.05 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 12284U 78026EC 26184.67963802 .00001176 00000-0 72622-3 0 9999
2 12284 98.8917 265.0582 0091554 67.6792 86.8915 14.05213262306642
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
0.0092
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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