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DELTA 1 DEB (27481)
COSPAR: 1968-055J | 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
27481
International Designator
1968-055J
Epoch
Wed, 24 Sep 2025 10:09:58 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
120.67°
Right Ascension
156.21°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
195.77°
Period
130.03 min
Mean Motion
11.07 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 27481U 68055J 25267.42359852 .00006659 00000-0 95055-2 0 9998
2 27481 120.6708 156.2051 1701192 195.7734 158.3011 11.07453191482493
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
0.0091
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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