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N-1 DEB (14569)
COSPAR: 1982-087D | Alt Name: Kiku-4 despin weight
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Launch Date
September 3, 1982
Launch Site
TANSC
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Launch Vehicle
N-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14569
International Designator
1982-087D
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Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:27:13 GMT
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Inclination
44.84°
Right Ascension
344.23°
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Argument of Perigee
353.26°
Period
106.21 min
Mean Motion
13.56 rev/day
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Name
N-1 DEB
Alternative Name
Kiku-4 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NASDA
Country
Japan
Constellation
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Latest TLEs
1 14569U 82087D 26185.18557330 -.00000096 00000-0 24757-4 0 9999
2 14569 44.8438 344.2252 0122265 353.2631 186.6643 13.55858990206725
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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0.0631
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