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DELTA 1 DEB [YO] (37762)
COSPAR: 1978-012E | Alt Name: Star 37E yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 26, 1978
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37762
International Designator
1978-012E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 13:52:47 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
29.54°
Right Ascension
186.17°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
195.84°
Period
370.45 min
Mean Motion
3.89 rev/day
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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 37762U 78012E 26185.57832991 .00002889 00000+0 88516-3 0 9996
2 37762 29.5362 186.1715 6091000 195.8435 130.2920 03.88715521193239
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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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0405
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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