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DELTA 1 DEB (21439)
COSPAR: 1975-052DX | 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
21439
International Designator
1975-052DX
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:50:45 GMT
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Inclination
100.00°
Right Ascension
190.24°
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Argument of Perigee
14.77°
Period
107.68 min
Mean Motion
13.37 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 21439U 75052DX 26185.28524589 .00005122 00000-0 70523-2 0 9992
2 21439 99.9999 190.2369 0343380 14.7721 346.3143 13.37236901615122
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
0.021
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