DELTA 1 DEB (08542)

COSPAR: 1972-058GR | Alt Name: deb Delta 89

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 23, 1972

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 0900

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

08542

International Designator

1972-058GR

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:23:39 GMT

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Inclination

97.95°

Right Ascension

62.23°

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Argument of Perigee

93.09°

Period

103.85 min

Mean Motion

13.87 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 89

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Latest TLEs

1 08542U 72058GR  26185.09976243  .00000496  00000-0  27854-3 0  9991

2 08542  97.9550  62.2307 0352277  93.0872 271.0650 13.86644668708650

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.017

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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