CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (21594)

COSPAR: 1990-065K | Alt Name: G-10A Canister

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 25, 1990

Launch Pad

LC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas I

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21594

International Designator

1990-065K

Epoch

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Apogee

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Inclination

17.11°

Right Ascension

52.51°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

155.50°

Period

588.08 min

Mean Motion

2.45 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CRRES DEB [CANISTER]

Alternative Name

G-10A Canister

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 21594U 90065K   26185.82707598 -.00000104  00000+0 -43572-4 0  9990
2 21594  17.1071  52.5102 7047302 155.4985 268.0728 02.44866526308057

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

0.4

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.4

Dry Mass

12

Launch Mass

22

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.1647

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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