DELTA 1 DEB (07049)

COSPAR: 1973-086AR | 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

07049

International Designator

1973-086AR

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:02:57 GMT

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Inclination

101.83°

Right Ascension

103.87°

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Argument of Perigee

153.66°

Period

120.65 min

Mean Motion

11.94 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 07049U 73086AR  26185.29372144  .00000165  00000-0  24763-2 0  9994

2 07049 101.8285 103.8676 0250620 153.6574 358.3830 11.93538438286588

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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

0.1272

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Payload

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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

Unknown

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