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DELTA 1 DEB (02154)
COSPAR: 1966-008E | Alt Name: Altair 2 yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02154
International Designator
1966-008E
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:15:46 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.88°
Right Ascension
300.19°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
254.86°
Period
97.84 min
Mean Motion
14.72 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Altair 2 yo weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02154U 66008E 26184.55261752 .00001216 00000-0 19947-3 0 9999
2 02154 97.8760 300.1929 0044822 254.8626 104.7621 14.71840521181428
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
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0
Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0171
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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