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DELTA 1 DEB (21286)
COSPAR: 1975-052X | Alt Name: deb Delta 111
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 12, 1975
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21286
International Designator
1975-052X
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:24:51 GMT
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Inclination
99.72°
Right Ascension
335.45°
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Argument of Perigee
140.44°
Period
107.99 min
Mean Motion
13.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 111
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 21286U 75052X 26184.68392565 -.00000009 00000-0 64252-4 0 9996
2 21286 99.7166 335.4495 0054131 140.4418 287.6965 13.33467519711529
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
0.2525
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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