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OPS 0856 DEB (23838)
COSPAR: 1966-077K | 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
23838
International Designator
1966-077K
Epoch
Mon, 15 Jun 2009 12:44:44 GMT
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Inclination
87.76°
Right Ascension
182.89°
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Argument of Perigee
82.42°
Period
162.72 min
Mean Motion
8.85 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 23838U 66077K 09165.53107625 +.00000007 +00000-0 +10000-3 0 9991
2 23838 087.7563 182.8860 1017861 082.4215 288.6825 08.84962651441626
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0797
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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