KYOKKO 1 DEB (12329)

COSPAR: 1978-014C | Alt Name: KM-A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 4, 1978

Launch Site

KSCUT

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

Mu-3H

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12329

International Designator

1978-014C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:34:43 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

65.27°

Right Ascension

30.95°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

204.87°

Period

133.27 min

Mean Motion

10.81 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

KYOKKO 1 DEB

Alternative Name

KM-A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ISAS

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 12329U 78014C   26184.94078672  .00000156  00000-0  23105-3 0  9997

2 12329  65.2730  30.9452 1884267 204.8657 144.8677 10.80507656889429

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

Length

0.4

Diameter

0.4

Span

0.4

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Sphere + Cone

Radar Cross Section

0.0144

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

KM-A

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

NISS

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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