DELTA 1 DEB (42081)

COSPAR: 1968-114H | Alt Name: deb Delta 62

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 15, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2E

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta N

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42081

International Designator

1968-114H

Epoch

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:40:23 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

101.70°

Right Ascension

116.25°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

345.34°

Period

116.90 min

Mean Motion

12.32 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 62

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 42081U 68114H   26169.61138804  .00000063  00000-0  85462-3 0  9997

2 42081 101.7001 116.2546 0117377 345.3383  14.4285 12.31812414502948

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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

0.0173

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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