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DELTA 1 DEB (09681)
COSPAR: 1975-004GC | 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
09681
International Designator
1975-004GC
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:15:03 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
97.99°
Right Ascension
244.80°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
231.43°
Period
99.78 min
Mean Motion
14.43 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09681U 75004GC 26185.13545401 .00000232 00000-0 79722-4 0 9993
2 09681 97.9870 244.8034 0053746 231.4257 128.2114 14.43224359646237
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0086
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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