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DELTA 1 DEB (18849)
COSPAR: 1988-008C | Alt Name: Delta 181 Subsatellite 7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 8, 1988
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
18849
International Designator
1988-008C
Decay Date
3/5/1988
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 181 Subsatellite 7
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SDIO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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
Length
1.2
Diameter
1.2
Span
1.2
Dry Mass
50
Launch Mass
50
Shape
Sphere + Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.41
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Delta 181 SP2
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
APL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
SDIO Delta 181
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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