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DELTA 1 DEB (21492)
COSPAR: 1975-052FM | 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
21492
International Designator
1975-052FM
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 19:18:44 GMT
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Inclination
99.83°
Right Ascension
306.13°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
165.90°
Period
107.96 min
Mean Motion
13.34 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 21492U 75052FM 26184.80468293 .00000082 00000-0 24915-3 0 9992
2 21492 99.8310 306.1251 0062470 165.8964 348.4482 13.33786593710948
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0126
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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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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