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CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (21778)
COSPAR: 1990-065R | Alt Name: G-3 Canister
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21778
International Designator
1990-065R
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:38:17 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
17.69°
Right Ascension
174.13°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
156.85°
Period
559.65 min
Mean Motion
2.57 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CRRES DEB [CANISTER]
Alternative Name
G-3 Canister
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21778U 90065R 26184.56826032 -.00000033 00000-0 36635-3 0 9991
2 21778 17.6854 174.1323 7004287 156.8517 263.8013 2.57301998131484
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
0.1
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
6
Launch Mass
10
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.2127
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Ba Canister
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CRRES Small Can
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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