DELTA 1 DEB (29183)

COSPAR: 1968-002G | Alt Name: deb FW4D

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 11, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E1

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29183

International Designator

1968-002G

Epoch

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 09:07:43 GMT

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Inclination

105.80°

Right Ascension

15.62°

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Argument of Perigee

280.64°

Period

107.60 min

Mean Motion

13.38 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb FW4D

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 29183U 68002G   26181.38035972  .00001662  00000-0  28487-2 0  9990

2 29183 105.8001  15.6176 0224920 280.6430 202.1519 13.38323957 93295

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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

0.0138

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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