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SCOUT G-1 DEB (15950)
COSPAR: 1985-066D | Alt Name: SOOS 1 adapter
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 3, 1985
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15950
International Designator
1985-066D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 07:01:51 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
89.84°
Right Ascension
293.64°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
151.47°
Period
101.54 min
Mean Motion
14.18 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT G-1 DEB
Alternative Name
SOOS 1 adapter
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 15950U 85066D 26185.29296173 .00010226 00000-0 47989-2 0 9996
2 15950 89.8352 293.6373 0084673 151.4650 209.1213 14.18150489 45480
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
0.0139
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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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