DELTA 1 DEB (21317)

COSPAR: 1975-052AK | 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

21317

International Designator

1975-052AK

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:52:46 GMT

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Inclination

100.10°

Right Ascension

122.64°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

285.57°

Period

107.59 min

Mean Motion

13.38 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 21317U 75052AK  26184.78664808  .00000890  00000-0  15483-2 0  9991

2 21317 100.0994 122.6383 0211258 285.5652  99.9035 13.38439335682683

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0048

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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