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DELTA 1 DEB (05987)
COSPAR: 1967-001S | Alt Name: Unknown US GTO debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 11, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta E1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05987
International Designator
1967-001S
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:52:30 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
26.30°
Right Ascension
129.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
315.62°
Period
497.58 min
Mean Motion
2.89 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Unknown US GTO debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05987U 67001S 26185.11980221 .00001510 00000-0 32462-2 0 9995
2 05987 26.3044 129.4177 6729387 315.6199 6.9968 2.89400255379256
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
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.3007
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
[UNID052] RCS 0.2
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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