NOAA 7 DEB (12560)

COSPAR: 1981-059C | Alt Name: NOAA 7 solar array band

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Launch Details

Launch Date

June 23, 1981

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Atlas F

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

12560

International Designator

1981-059C

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 23:20:46 GMT

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Inclination

98.95°

Right Ascension

316.48°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

267.59°

Period

98.26 min

Mean Motion

14.66 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

NOAA 7 DEB

Alternative Name

NOAA 7 solar array band

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 12560U 81059C   26184.97275671  .00004273  00000-0  79828-3 0  9995

2 12560  98.9492 316.4772 0000853 267.5885 232.9734 14.65519859359958

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.067

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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