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SCOUT A DEB (02702)
COSPAR: 1966-076D | Alt Name: NNS O-10 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 18, 1966
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02702
International Designator
1966-076D
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 15:05:49 GMT
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Inclination
88.56°
Right Ascension
253.29°
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Argument of Perigee
183.69°
Period
107.74 min
Mean Motion
13.37 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT A DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-10 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02702U 66076D 26200.62904653 .00000016 00000+0 71574-5 0 9996
2 02702 88.5637 253.2870 0087977 183.6940 335.6304 13.36563119900669
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
0.0526
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Transit high deb
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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