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DELTA 1 DEB (48088)
COSPAR: 1976-077GT | Alt Name: deb Delta 126
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 29, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
48088
International Designator
1976-077GT
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:04:00 GMT
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Inclination
102.06°
Right Ascension
213.20°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
321.37°
Period
118.11 min
Mean Motion
12.19 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 126
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 48088U 76077GT 26182.37778514 -.00000023 00000-0 19266-3 0 9999
2 48088 102.0564 213.1985 0115153 321.3730 54.3408 12.19250313561230
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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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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