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DELTA 1 DEB (29010)
COSPAR: 1965-089H | 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
29010
International Designator
1965-089H
Epoch
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:14:39 GMT
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Inclination
59.26°
Right Ascension
104.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
177.60°
Period
119.07 min
Mean Motion
12.09 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
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29010U 65089H 26161.38517686 .00000458 00000-0 30818-2 0 9999
2 29010 59.2645 104.9923 0654306 177.5960 284.7816 12.09421235524165
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0116
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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