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DELTA 1 DEB (26845)
COSPAR: 1975-052KZ | 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
26845
International Designator
1975-052KZ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:14:51 GMT
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Inclination
99.20°
Right Ascension
86.17°
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Argument of Perigee
208.28°
Period
113.79 min
Mean Motion
12.65 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 26845U 75052KZ 26185.21865515 -.00000107 00000-0 -27399-3 0 9992
2 26845 99.1980 86.1700 0436185 208.2848 308.7823 12.65484797460558
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0236
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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