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DELTA 1 DEB (02888)
COSPAR: 1965-089D | Alt Name: Explorer 29 despin weight
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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
02888
International Designator
1965-089D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 08:47:16 GMT
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Inclination
59.21°
Right Ascension
314.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
266.48°
Period
121.27 min
Mean Motion
11.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Explorer 29 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02888U 65089D 26185.36615962 -.00000013 00000+0 41721-3 0 9996
2 02888 59.2075 314.9840 0715034 266.4788 115.2693 11.87430045576532
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0488
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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