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DELTA 1 DEB (40773)
COSPAR: 1976-077GS | Alt Name: deb Delta 126
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 29, 1976
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
40773
International Designator
1976-077GS
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:20:47 GMT
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Inclination
102.47°
Right Ascension
160.87°
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Argument of Perigee
270.76°
Period
117.33 min
Mean Motion
12.27 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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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 40773U 76077GS 26183.13943587 -.00000019 00000-0 23516-3 0 9999
2 40773 102.4748 160.8719 0081354 270.7612 88.4122 12.27343803974285
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
0.0216
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Unknown
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