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DELTA 1 DEB (12536)
COSPAR: 1976-077DR | 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
12536
International Designator
1976-077DR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:14:11 GMT
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Inclination
101.76°
Right Ascension
274.59°
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Argument of Perigee
181.49°
Period
122.01 min
Mean Motion
11.80 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 12536U 76077DR 26185.00985744 .00003765 00000-0 39501-1 0 9993
2 12536 101.7576 274.5931 0555781 181.4852 2.4012 11.80274888 55856
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
0.047
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
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