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TIROS 8 DEB (19396)
COSPAR: 1963-054E | Alt Name: deb Tiros 8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 21, 1963
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17B
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19396
International Designator
1963-054E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 01:21:39 GMT
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Inclination
58.46°
Right Ascension
205.42°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
79.61°
Period
95.03 min
Mean Motion
15.15 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIROS 8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Tiros 8
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 19396U 63054E 26185.05671020 .00007033 00000-0 38267-3 0 9991
2 19396 58.4626 205.4202 0021516 79.6063 280.7420 15.15299046 37018
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0165
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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