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SCOUT B-1 DEB (08868)
COSPAR: 1976-047D | Alt Name: P76-5 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 22, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
08868
International Designator
1976-047D
Epoch
Sat, 18 Jul 2026 21:41:52 GMT
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Inclination
100.07°
Right Ascension
345.57°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
190.69°
Period
104.22 min
Mean Motion
13.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT B-1 DEB
Alternative Name
P76-5 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
STP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 08868U 76047D 26199.90407978 .00000074 00000+0 11559-3 0 9999
2 08868 100.0699 345.5707 0049844 190.6914 301.1149 13.81707827521929
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
0.046
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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