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DELTA 1 DEB (27789)
COSPAR: 1965-089F | 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
27789
International Designator
1965-089F
Epoch
Tue, 25 Nov 2025 14:38:13 GMT
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Inclination
59.41°
Right Ascension
281.30°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
228.23°
Period
118.91 min
Mean Motion
12.11 rev/day
Latitude
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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 27789U 65089F 25328.60987824 -.00000396 00000-0 -17551-2 0 9996
2 27789 59.4147 281.3034 0666838 228.2334 310.0799 12.10977339 19
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
0.0103
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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