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OPS 2644 DEB (03840)
COSPAR: 1969-010C | Alt Name: OPS 2644 sensor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 5, 1969
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Thorad SLV-2G Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03840
International Designator
1969-010C
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:58:37 GMT
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Inclination
80.61°
Right Ascension
304.64°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
123.75°
Period
114.41 min
Mean Motion
12.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 2644 DEB
Alternative Name
OPS 2644 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 03840U 69010C 26200.74904102 .00000052 00000+0 26251-3 0 9993
2 03840 80.6076 304.6378 0034625 123.7545 29.5850 12.58668815637388
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0595
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
P801-2 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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