DELTA 1 DEB (49109)

COSPAR: 1977-065GR | Alt Name: N/A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 14, 1977

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Delta 2914

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

49109

International Designator

1977-065GR

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:10:58 GMT

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Inclination

29.06°

Right Ascension

333.39°

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Argument of Perigee

112.79°

Period

105.23 min

Mean Motion

13.68 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Unknown

Country

United States

Constellation

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Latest TLEs

1 49109U 77065GR  26184.54928486  .00002327  00000-0  54654-3 0  9996

2 49109  29.0634 333.3940 0653720 112.7889 254.3055 13.68481929 15082

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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.

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

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