CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (27051)

COSPAR: 1990-065U | Alt Name: G-11A Canister

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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 25, 1990

Launch Pad

LC36B

Launch Vehicle

Atlas I

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

27051

International Designator

1990-065U

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:10:24 GMT

Apogee

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Perigee

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Inclination

18.26°

Right Ascension

30.89°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

359.60°

Period

508.48 min

Mean Motion

2.83 rev/day

Latitude

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

CRRES DEB [CANISTER]

Alternative Name

G-11A Canister

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs
1 27051U 90065U   26183.88222961  .00000690  00000-0  56193-3 0  9995
2 27051  18.2618  30.8934 6822977 359.6000   0.1342  2.83197575133390

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

Length

0.4

Diameter

0.1

Span

0.4

Dry Mass

6

Launch Mass

10

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

0.1336

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Ba Canister

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BALL

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

CRRES Small Can

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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