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DELTA 1 DEB (27788)
COSPAR: 1965-089E | Alt Name: deb Explorer 29
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27788
International Designator
1965-089E
Epoch
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 05:10:08 GMT
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Inclination
59.37°
Right Ascension
272.81°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
187.79°
Period
117.17 min
Mean Motion
12.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Explorer 29
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27788U 65089E 26104.21538022 .00001157 00000-0 58571-2 0 9998
2 27788 59.3742 272.8136 0602304 187.7858 351.2339 12.29007046606034
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0148
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Motor
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Power System
Unknown
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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