DELTA 1 DEB (25270)

COSPAR: 1968-055E | Alt Name: Star 37D motor slag

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 4, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta J

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

25270

International Designator

1968-055E

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:21:58 GMT

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Inclination

120.55°

Right Ascension

52.88°

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Argument of Perigee

328.44°

Period

143.34 min

Mean Motion

10.05 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

Star 37D motor slag

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 25270U 68055E   26185.55692193  .00001917  00000+0  32698-2 0  9999

2 25270 120.5528  52.8755 2236132 328.4354  19.9555 10.04599644446652

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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

0.0091

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Payload

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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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