SCOUT A DEB (02386)

COSPAR: 1966-024D | Alt Name: NNS O-8 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 26, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC-D

Launch Vehicle

Scout A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02386

International Designator

1966-024D

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:12:28 GMT

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Inclination

90.04°

Right Ascension

331.36°

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Argument of Perigee

287.74°

Period

104.22 min

Mean Motion

13.82 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT A DEB

Alternative Name

NNS O-8 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

BUWEPS

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 02386U 66024D   26184.38365990  .00000269  00000-0  22958-3 0  9997

2 02386  90.0389 331.3566 0125910 287.7358  71.0102 13.81626324324180

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

0.047

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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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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