CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (20811)

COSPAR: 1990-065C | Alt Name: G-13A Canister

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 25, 1990

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas I

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20811

International Designator

1990-065C

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:06:18 GMT

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Inclination

17.73°

Right Ascension

235.97°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

1.36°

Period

532.91 min

Mean Motion

2.70 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CRRES DEB [CANISTER]

Alternative Name

G-13A Canister

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 20811U 90065C   26183.46271453  .00001032  00000-0  68749-3 0  9997

2 20811  17.7274 235.9664 6922309   1.3567 359.9740  2.70214647121879

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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

0.4

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.4

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.1344

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Large Ba Canister

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BALL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CRRES Canister

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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