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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08137)
COSPAR: 1974-089F | Alt Name: deb Delta 104
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2310
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08137
International Designator
1974-089F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:45:38 GMT
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Inclination
101.21°
Right Ascension
118.96°
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Argument of Perigee
138.44°
Period
113.28 min
Mean Motion
12.71 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THORAD DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 104
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 08137U 74089F 26185.11503304 .00000266 00000-0 15107-2 0 9996
2 08137 101.2125 118.9623 0090140 138.4370 242.3890 12.71203296392884
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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0.0666
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Unknown
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