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SSU 1 DEB (07939)
COSPAR: 1975-051E | Alt Name: deb USAF satellite
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 8, 1975
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC4E
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIID
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07939
International Designator
1975-051E
Epoch
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:07:14 GMT
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Inclination
95.19°
Right Ascension
305.10°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
106.61°
Period
113.87 min
Mean Motion
12.65 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SSU 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb USAF satellite
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NRO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 07939U 75051E 26182.79669328 -.00000026 00000-0 -84358-4 0 9997
2 07939 95.1931 305.0959 0027158 106.6131 48.2100 12.64627912356133
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.072
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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