DELTA 1 DEB (42563)

COSPAR: 1972-058JW | Alt Name: Unknown deb

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 23, 1972

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 0900

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

42563

International Designator

1972-058JW

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:47:44 GMT

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Inclination

98.84°

Right Ascension

301.67°

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Argument of Perigee

18.29°

Period

104.72 min

Mean Motion

13.75 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

Unknown deb

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 42563U 72058JW  26183.57482382  .00000171  00000-0  17570-3 0  9993

2 42563  98.8365 301.6734 0248270  18.2867 342.7018 13.75130504625827

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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

0.0015

Visual Magnitude

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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

Unknown

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