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DELTA 1 DEB (47114)
COSPAR: 1973-086JF | 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
47114
International Designator
1973-086JF
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 22:47:29 GMT
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Inclination
101.52°
Right Ascension
62.85°
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Argument of Perigee
134.15°
Period
115.54 min
Mean Motion
12.46 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
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 47114U 73086JF 26182.94965191 .00000008 00000-0 34326-3 0 9993
2 47114 101.5172 62.8496 0096079 134.1503 226.7516 12.46370880568253
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.
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