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DELTA 1 DEB (09498)
COSPAR: 1976-101D | Alt Name: Delta 127 clamp band
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 14, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 2914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09498
International Designator
1976-101D
Decay Date
11/4/1976
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Delta 127 clamp band
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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.
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Launch Mass
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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