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VANGUARD DEB (01576)
COSPAR: 1958-002C | Alt Name: Vanguard TV4 clamp
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 17, 1958
Launch Site
Launch Pad
CC LC18A
Launch Vehicle
Vanguard
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01576
International Designator
1958-002C
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:12:50 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
34.22°
Right Ascension
49.41°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
107.66°
Period
121.71 min
Mean Motion
11.83 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VANGUARD DEB
Alternative Name
Vanguard TV4 clamp
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 01576U 58002C 26184.71724700 .00004362 00000-0 39956-2 0 9992
2 01576 34.2217 49.4146 1380541 107.6600 267.9200 11.83141222804069
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
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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.041
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Adapter clamp
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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