DELTA 1 DEB (42084)

COSPAR: 1968-114L | 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

42084

International Designator

1968-114L

Epoch

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:24:03 GMT

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Inclination

101.71°

Right Ascension

231.83°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

162.33°

Period

114.82 min

Mean Motion

12.54 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 42084U 68114L   26182.89170855  .00000495  00000-0  26932-2 0  9992

2 42084 101.7088 231.8261 0344120 162.3331 199.0060 12.54095072301612

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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

0.0112

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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

Unknown

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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