DELTA 1 DEB (40772)

COSPAR: 1976-077GR | Alt Name: deb Delta 126

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 29, 1976

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 2310

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

40772

International Designator

1976-077GR

Epoch

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 02:33:42 GMT

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Inclination

102.26°

Right Ascension

28.41°

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Argument of Perigee

214.43°

Period

119.50 min

Mean Motion

12.05 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 126

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 40772U 76077GR  26076.10674494  .00000217  00000-0  28629-2 0  9992

2 40772 102.2614  28.4099 0187007 214.4287 144.4520 12.04975778500938

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0249

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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