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M-V-1 DEB (27489)
COSPAR: 1997-005G | Alt Name: HALCA despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 12, 1997
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M-V
Launch Vehicle
M-V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27489
International Designator
1997-005G
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:25:47 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
31.44°
Right Ascension
206.64°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
335.50°
Period
220.72 min
Mean Motion
6.52 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
M-V-1 DEB
Alternative Name
HALCA despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISASS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 27489U 97005G 26185.10123950 .00010837 00000-0 86793-3 0 9999
2 27489 31.4372 206.6439 4500317 335.5042 21.6060 6.52424411116972
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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Dry Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0376
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
Unknown
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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