THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (08784)

COSPAR: 1974-089DL | 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

08784

International Designator

1974-089DL

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:16:01 GMT

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Inclination

100.95°

Right Ascension

233.72°

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Argument of Perigee

159.05°

Period

106.75 min

Mean Motion

13.49 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 08784U 74089DL  26185.09446050  .00015529  00000-0  20875-1 0  9990

2 08784 100.9473 233.7200 0238181 159.0487 231.7823 13.48927842534654

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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

0.0618

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Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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