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DELTA 1 DEB (12290)
COSPAR: 1978-026EJ | 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
12290
International Designator
1978-026EJ
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:20:12 GMT
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Inclination
99.13°
Right Ascension
188.19°
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Argument of Perigee
257.11°
Period
101.87 min
Mean Motion
14.14 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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Latest TLEs
1 12290U 78026EJ 26184.76403534 .00000363 00000-0 21110-3 0 9990
2 12290 99.1301 188.1950 0079388 257.1056 102.1239 14.13552667316134
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
0.022
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Power System
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