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DELTA 1 DEB (09040)
COSPAR: 1975-004DE | Alt Name: deb Delta 107
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 22, 1975
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2910
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09040
International Designator
1975-004DE
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:52:21 GMT
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Inclination
97.94°
Right Ascension
252.03°
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Argument of Perigee
284.85°
Period
99.39 min
Mean Motion
14.49 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 107
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 09040U 75004DE 26185.11968857 .00000197 00000-0 62654-4 0 9990
2 09040 97.9356 252.0278 0044736 284.8497 74.7745 14.48870045615812
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
0.0246
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Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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