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DELTA 1 DEB (29185)
COSPAR: 1968-002J | 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
29185
International Designator
1968-002J
Epoch
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:39:19 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
105.79°
Right Ascension
357.59°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
317.20°
Period
109.04 min
Mean Motion
13.21 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29185U 68002J 26159.73564111 .00000858 00000-0 19583-2 0 9991
2 29185 105.7882 357.5915 0254260 317.2002 40.9542 13.20660240466001
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
0.0116
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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