DELTA 2 DEB (25138)

COSPAR: 1998-002E | Alt Name: deb Delta

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 10, 1998

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 7925-9.5

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25138

International Designator

1998-002E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:12:58 GMT

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Inclination

26.87°

Right Ascension

195.38°

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Argument of Perigee

62.51°

Period

104.92 min

Mean Motion

13.72 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 2 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BOHB

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 25138U 98002E   26185.30067907  .00000455  00000-0  25481-3 0  9999

2 25138  26.8741 195.3762 0323383  62.5148  42.0611 13.72461519424328

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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

3.813

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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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