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DELTA 1 DEB (21319)
COSPAR: 1975-052AM | 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
21319
International Designator
1975-052AM
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 10:21:22 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
99.65°
Right Ascension
351.55°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
161.83°
Period
110.18 min
Mean Motion
13.07 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 21319U 75052AM 26184.43151023 -.00000016 00000-0 56661-4 0 9991
2 21319 99.6529 351.5473 0236467 161.8338 227.7280 13.06934917672336
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
0.0065
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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