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DELTA 1 DEB (27729)
COSPAR: 1977-065GH | Alt Name: deb Delta 132
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 14, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27729
International Designator
1977-065GH
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:10:26 GMT
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Inclination
28.64°
Right Ascension
30.91°
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Argument of Perigee
223.50°
Period
100.52 min
Mean Motion
14.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 132
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 27729U 77065GH 26185.25725289 .00005207 00000-0 86117-3 0 9994
2 27729 28.6432 30.9071 0365850 223.5011 133.6150 14.32565737704558
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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0.0068
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Payload
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