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DELTA 1 DEB (42575)
COSPAR: 1973-086HP | Alt Name: deb Delta 98
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 1973
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 0300
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42575
International Designator
1973-086HP
Epoch
Fri, 03 May 2024 07:21:15 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
103.70°
Right Ascension
146.49°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
337.05°
Period
110.15 min
Mean Motion
13.07 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 98
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42575U 73086HP 24124.30642692 .00014888 00000-0 35234-1 0 9999
2 42575 103.7027 146.4888 0312542 337.0542 21.6845 13.07288196127310
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0178
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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