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DELTA 1 DEB (14493)
COSPAR: 1977-065FJ | Alt Name: deb Delta 132
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14493
International Designator
1977-065FJ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:07:08 GMT
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Inclination
28.95°
Right Ascension
115.40°
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Argument of Perigee
122.73°
Period
103.20 min
Mean Motion
13.95 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 132
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 14493U 77065FJ 26185.12995809 .00003466 00000-0 63830-3 0 9993
2 14493 28.9452 115.4026 0557225 122.7319 242.8214 13.95302811234648
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
0.069
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Power System
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Unknown
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