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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (07099)
COSPAR: 1974-002D | Alt Name: Delta 100 clamp band
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2313
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07099
International Designator
1974-002D
Decay Date
1/23/1974
Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 100 clamp band
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
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Related Satellites
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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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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Mission
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