THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08146)

COSPAR: 1974-089Q | 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

08146

International Designator

1974-089Q

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 11:59:21 GMT

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Inclination

102.01°

Right Ascension

182.98°

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Argument of Perigee

112.20°

Period

114.75 min

Mean Motion

12.55 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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Latest TLEs

1 08146U 74089Q   26184.49955398  .00000053  00000-0  57269-3 0  9990

2 08146 102.0056 182.9812 0186022 112.1968  39.4086 12.54930263363167

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.2047

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Mission

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Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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