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THORAD DELTA 1 DEB (09986)
COSPAR: 1974-089ED | 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
09986
International Designator
1974-089ED
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:52:35 GMT
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Inclination
103.27°
Right Ascension
125.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
95.14°
Period
106.52 min
Mean Motion
13.52 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 09986U 74089ED 26184.78652541 .00004804 00000-0 48431-2 0 9997
2 09986 103.2674 125.2271 0369259 95.1372 269.1994 13.51837480433963
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
0.0099
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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