CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (21635)

COSPAR: 1990-065M | Alt Name: G-8A 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

21635

International Designator

1990-065M

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:44:40 GMT

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Inclination

17.75°

Right Ascension

166.90°

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Argument of Perigee

108.03°

Period

523.31 min

Mean Motion

2.75 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CRRES DEB [CANISTER]

Alternative Name

G-8A Canister

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 21635U 90065M   26185.19769313  .00003209  00000-0  13859-2 0  9990

2 21635  17.7467 166.9025 6899864 108.0288 333.6056  2.75170584132097

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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

0.1538

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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