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DELTA 1 DEB (26828)
COSPAR: 1975-052KG | 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
26828
International Designator
1975-052KG
Epoch
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:23:59 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
99.54°
Right Ascension
205.58°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
259.07°
Period
97.32 min
Mean Motion
14.80 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 26828U 75052KG 26176.55833205 .00087813 00000-0 11571-1 0 9991
2 26828 99.5437 205.5783 0009648 259.0710 261.1435 14.79593079684099
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
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0041
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Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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