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SCOUT A DEB (03214)
COSPAR: 1968-012D | Alt Name: NNS O-18 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03214
International Designator
1968-012D
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 06:20:31 GMT
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Inclination
89.82°
Right Ascension
102.98°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
170.49°
Period
108.33 min
Mean Motion
13.29 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT A DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-18 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03214U 68012D 26199.26425524 .00000080 00000+0 13699-3 0 9992
2 03214 89.8152 102.9757 0185468 170.4873 316.2131 13.29290115588661
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0505
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Transit high debris
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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