OPS 7684 DEB (03617)

COSPAR: 1968-112C | Alt Name: OPS 7684 sensor cover

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 12, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Thorad SLV-2G Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03617

International Designator

1968-112C

Epoch

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 11:29:57 GMT

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Inclination

80.18°

Right Ascension

23.51°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

103.79°

Period

113.97 min

Mean Motion

12.64 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 7684 DEB

Alternative Name

OPS 7684 sensor cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

SAMSO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 03617U 68112C   26198.47913269  .00000013  00000+0  37001-4 0  9990

2 03617  80.1804  23.5120 0045421 103.7946 283.7280 12.63541007654845

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0647

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

P801-1 cover A

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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