🛰️ DEBRIS OBJECT · HISTORICAL RECORD
deb Delta 98
Historical recorddeb Delta 98 (NORAD 42588, COSPAR 1973-086JC) is a historical US catalogue entry no longer tracked in the live catalogue, launched on 6 Nov 1973 on the ITOS F mission. It was operated by GSFC. Historical record from Orbital Radar's satellite archive, cross-referenced with the live satellite catalogue.
1973
launched
53
years on orbit
Lifecycle
Launched6 Nov 1973 · on the ITOS F mission
Specifications
NORAD ID42588
COSPAR1973-086JC
TypeDebris object
OperatorGSFC
Country / StateUS
OrbitLEO (LEO/S)
Altitude1,471 × 1,578 km
Inclination102.0°
Frequently asked questions
What happened to deb Delta 98?
deb Delta 98 is a historical catalogue entry from a 1973 launch. It is not currently tracked in the live catalogue — typically meaning it has decayed, been retired, or its tracking elements have lapsed.
Who operated and built deb Delta 98?
deb Delta 98 was operated by GSFC (US).
Launched together
Historical record from the Orbital Radar satellite archive. Sources & methodology: data sources. Accessed 2026-10-15.