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OPS 0856 DEB (27724)
COSPAR: 1966-077AC | 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
27724
International Designator
1966-077AC
Epoch
Sat, 03 May 2025 06:03:29 GMT
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Inclination
89.66°
Right Ascension
216.21°
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Argument of Perigee
30.84°
Period
164.07 min
Mean Motion
8.78 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 27724U 66077AC 25123.25242778 -.00004304 00000-0 -12796+1 0 9996
2 27724 89.6590 216.2132 0800256 30.8413 356.9154 8.77699079115022
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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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0338
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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