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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08159)
COSPAR: 1974-089Z | 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
08159
International Designator
1974-089Z
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:36:11 GMT
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Inclination
101.38°
Right Ascension
206.34°
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Argument of Perigee
176.16°
Period
113.50 min
Mean Motion
12.69 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 08159U 74089Z 26184.52513479 .00003358 00000-0 17362-1 0 9997
2 08159 101.3827 206.3378 0044015 176.1591 183.9836 12.68738133360874
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0865
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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