DELTA 1 DEB (07174)

COSPAR: 1973-086EL | 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

07174

International Designator

1973-086EL

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:09:35 GMT

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Inclination

102.09°

Right Ascension

234.13°

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Argument of Perigee

131.41°

Period

119.11 min

Mean Motion

12.09 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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Latest TLEs

1  7174U 73086EL  26183.38165588 -.00000406  00000-0 -35269-2 0  9996

2  7174 102.0863 234.1315 0305756 131.4130 245.0441 12.08973739333265

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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

0.0196

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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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