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N-1 DEB (13132)
COSPAR: 1978-018C | Alt Name: deb Ume-2
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 16, 1978
Launch Site
TANSC
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Launch Vehicle
N-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
13132
International Designator
1978-018C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:20:22 GMT
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Inclination
69.21°
Right Ascension
143.13°
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Argument of Perigee
105.91°
Period
107.87 min
Mean Motion
13.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
N-1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ume-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 13132U 78018C 26185.13914940 -.00000017 00000-0 56839-4 0 9991
2 13132 69.2065 143.1313 0207019 105.9129 274.4401 13.34989740355656
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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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0175
Visual Magnitude
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
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Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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