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OPS 0856 DEB (23829)
COSPAR: 1966-077F | Alt Name: deb FTV 1352
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 19, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
23829
International Designator
1966-077F
Epoch
Fri, 13 May 2022 04:51:11 GMT
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Inclination
90.10°
Right Ascension
212.43°
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Argument of Perigee
83.55°
Period
166.37 min
Mean Motion
8.66 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 0856 DEB
Alternative Name
deb FTV 1352
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 23829U 66077F 22132.20221353 .00000008 00000-0 00000+0 0 9995
2 23829 90.1030 212.4341 1637911 83.5498 288.8390 8.65541044912648
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.
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Radar Cross Section
0.0523
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Payload
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Power System
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