SCOUT A DEB (02353)

COSPAR: 1966-024C | Alt Name: NNS O-8 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 26, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC-D

Launch Vehicle

Scout A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02353

International Designator

1966-024C

Epoch

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 10:35:19 GMT

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Inclination

89.40°

Right Ascension

11.89°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

339.82°

Period

104.53 min

Mean Motion

13.78 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT A DEB

Alternative Name

NNS O-8 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BUWEPS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 02353U 66024C   26198.44119338  .00000116  00000+0  97146-4 0  9998

2 02353  89.3978  11.8922 0150599 339.8163  19.7087 13.77545160 19162

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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

Length

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

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Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.048

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

was [UNID013] RCS 0.0

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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