SCOUT A DEB (02141)

COSPAR: 1966-005D | Alt Name: NNS O-7 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

January 28, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC-D

Launch Vehicle

Scout A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02141

International Designator

1966-005D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:29:23 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

90.25°

Right Ascension

259.04°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

13.37°

Period

102.42 min

Mean Motion

14.06 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT A DEB

Alternative Name

NNS O-7 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BUWEPS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 02141U 66005D   26184.64541449  .00000579  00000-0  32681-3 0  9997

2 02141  90.2467 259.0446 0117643  13.3674 347.0579 14.05907831 70891

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

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Radar Cross Section

0.043

Visual Magnitude

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Unknown

Material Composition

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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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