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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (42602)
COSPAR: 1974-089FT | Alt Name: deb Delta 104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
42602
International Designator
1974-089FT
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 03:50:51 GMT
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Inclination
101.44°
Right Ascension
139.74°
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Argument of Perigee
75.00°
Period
118.87 min
Mean Motion
12.11 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 104
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 42602U 74089FT 26183.16031742 .00001052 00000-0 99642-2 0 9996
2 42602 101.4360 139.7395 0325305 75.0015 288.6798 12.11396103971927
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
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Radar Cross Section
0.0202
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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