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CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (21637)
COSPAR: 1990-065P | Alt Name: G-9A Canister
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![CRRES DEB [CANISTER] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb2.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21637
International Designator
1990-065P
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 10:07:26 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
17.83°
Right Ascension
138.78°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
168.38°
Period
532.62 min
Mean Motion
2.70 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CRRES DEB [CANISTER]
Alternative Name
G-9A Canister
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21637U 90065P 26183.42183867 .00000139 00000-0 52685-3 0 9990
2 21637 17.8313 138.7826 6906583 168.3751 224.6931 2.70359525323987
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
0.1288
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
Map
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