DELTA 1 DEB (09702)

COSPAR: 1973-086GA | Alt Name: deb Delta 98

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 6, 1973

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC2W

Launch Vehicle

Delta 0300

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09702

International Designator

1973-086GA

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:16:12 GMT

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Inclination

103.07°

Right Ascension

115.73°

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Argument of Perigee

202.25°

Period

126.02 min

Mean Motion

11.43 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 98

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 09702U 73086GA  26185.26125043  .00007845  00000-0  11226+0 0  9992

2 09702 103.0680 115.7289 0683921 202.2508 321.5619 11.42640801192533

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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

0.0873

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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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