SCOUT A DEB (02644)

COSPAR: 1966-041D | Alt Name: NNS O-9 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 19, 1966

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC-D

Launch Vehicle

Scout A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02644

International Designator

1966-041D

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:23:37 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

90.17°

Right Ascension

45.59°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

321.15°

Period

104.56 min

Mean Motion

13.77 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT A DEB

Alternative Name

NNS O-9 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NAVAIR

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1  2644U 66041D   26183.59973925  .00000235  00000-0  19534-3 0  9997

2  2644  90.1666  45.5913 0211122 321.1453  37.4693 13.77220249   561

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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Span

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Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

0.049

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Transit high debris

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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