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DELTA 1 DEB (19429)
COSPAR: 1977-065GB | 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
19429
International Designator
1977-065GB
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:53:32 GMT
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Inclination
29.10°
Right Ascension
11.00°
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Argument of Perigee
357.20°
Period
99.37 min
Mean Motion
14.49 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 19429U 77065GB 26185.20385165 .00006113 00000-0 65536-3 0 9991
2 19429 29.1045 10.9988 0361953 357.1977 2.6600 14.49146847889163
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
0.0093
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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