DELTA 1 DEB (06214)

COSPAR: 1966-016E | Alt Name: deb ESSA 2

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 28, 1966

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17B

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06214

International Designator

1966-016E

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:17:02 GMT

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Inclination

101.76°

Right Ascension

184.20°

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Argument of Perigee

130.02°

Period

114.03 min

Mean Motion

12.63 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb ESSA 2

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 06214U 66016E   26184.47016869  .00000109  00000-0  83310-3 0  9992

2 06214 101.7614 184.2022 0120165 130.0216  23.7791 12.62808294776979

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0162

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

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