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KYOKKO 1 DEB (12330)
COSPAR: 1978-014D | Alt Name: deb Kyokko
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 4, 1978
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M
Launch Vehicle
Mu-3H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
12330
International Designator
1978-014D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:14:00 GMT
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Inclination
65.36°
Right Ascension
204.84°
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Argument of Perigee
4.21°
Period
133.52 min
Mean Motion
10.78 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
KYOKKO 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kyokko
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISAS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 12330U 78014D 26185.05138909 .00000105 00000-0 16777-3 0 9993
2 12330 65.3610 204.8409 1897927 4.2078 357.2516 10.78482026668392
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.2196
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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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Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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Power System
Unknown
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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