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TRAAC DEB (10796)
COSPAR: 1961-031D | Alt Name: deb Transit IVB
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 15, 1961
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
10796
International Designator
1961-031D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 20:31:47 GMT
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Inclination
32.44°
Right Ascension
16.14°
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Argument of Perigee
187.72°
Period
105.63 min
Mean Motion
13.63 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRAAC DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transit IVB
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
USN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 10796U 61031D 26184.85540698 .00000069 00000-0 55402-4 0 9995
2 10796 32.4427 16.1395 0101488 187.7206 296.9106 13.63241921222512
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0887
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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