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DELTA 1 DEB (18600)
COSPAR: 1976-077FF | 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
18600
International Designator
1976-077FF
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:29:20 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.05°
Right Ascension
262.44°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
33.58°
Period
131.91 min
Mean Motion
10.92 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 18600U 76077FF 26185.14537931 -.00000264 00000-0 -57440-2 0 9993
2 18600 102.0516 262.4412 0780236 33.5834 356.5156 10.91675090470050
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.1053
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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