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DELTA 1 DEB [YO] (28145)
COSPAR: 1977-018F | Alt Name: Star 37E yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 10, 1977
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28145
International Designator
1977-018F
Epoch
Fri, 26 Jun 2026 23:50:23 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
24.49°
Right Ascension
306.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
213.73°
Period
243.14 min
Mean Motion
5.92 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB [YO]
Alternative Name
Star 37E yo weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28145U 77018F 26177.99332205 .00006042 00000-0 14849-2 0 9999
2 28145 24.4934 306.2258 4795627 213.7279 103.7005 5.92239795455387
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
Length
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Diameter
0
Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0359
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
THKE
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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