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OSCAR 30 DEB (21878)
COSPAR: 1985-066H | Alt Name: NNS O-30 gravity boom part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 3, 1985
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
21878
International Designator
1985-066H
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:32:20 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
90.17°
Right Ascension
70.35°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
123.13°
Period
106.51 min
Mean Motion
13.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OSCAR 30 DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-30 gravity boom part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 21878U 85066H 26185.18912111 .00001184 00000-0 16724-2 0 9993
2 21878 90.1724 70.3505 0147015 123.1312 33.6090 13.51952814 1058
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.176
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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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