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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08140)
COSPAR: 1974-089J | 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
08140
International Designator
1974-089J
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:49:48 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
102.04°
Right Ascension
143.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
174.37°
Period
115.50 min
Mean Motion
12.47 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08140U 74089J 26185.11792627 -.00000003 00000-0 29052-3 0 9993
2 08140 102.0400 143.9169 0043054 174.3703 197.3155 12.46734585349592
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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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.4014
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
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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