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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08307)
COSPAR: 1974-089BQ | 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
08307
International Designator
1974-089BQ
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:39:38 GMT
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Inclination
101.15°
Right Ascension
229.91°
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Argument of Perigee
268.39°
Period
122.52 min
Mean Motion
11.75 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 08307U 74089BQ 26185.11086671 .00000090 00000-0 15988-2 0 9990
2 08307 101.1469 229.9079 0452878 268.3926 109.8430 11.75319278215298
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
0.1323
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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