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DELTA 1 DEB (07076)
COSPAR: 1973-086BU | 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
07076
International Designator
1973-086BU
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:51:17 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.30°
Right Ascension
186.50°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
41.63°
Period
116.14 min
Mean Motion
12.40 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07076U 73086BU 26185.24395618 -.00000030 00000-0 12399-3 0 9995
2 07076 102.2986 186.5041 0013166 41.6321 343.4578 12.39868544382433
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
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Radar Cross Section
0.1246
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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