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OV1-5 DEB (05361)
COSPAR: 1966-025F | Alt Name: deb OV1-5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 30, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
ABRESB3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05361
International Designator
1966-025F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:05:21 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
144.61°
Right Ascension
147.14°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
112.59°
Period
98.85 min
Mean Motion
14.57 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OV1-5 DEB
Alternative Name
deb OV1-5
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OAR3
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 05361U 66025F 26200.67038889 .00003567 00000+0 70526-3 0 9996
2 05361 144.6102 147.1362 0018360 112.5920 247.6723 14.56765806373571
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0095
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Motor
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Power System
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Unknown
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