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SCOUT G-1 DEB (28673)
COSPAR: 1988-074J | Alt Name: NNS O-25 insulation
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 25, 1988
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28673
International Designator
1988-074J
Epoch
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 15:09:06 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
89.82°
Right Ascension
318.03°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
185.81°
Period
103.38 min
Mean Motion
13.93 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT G-1 DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-25 insulation
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 28673U 88074J 26176.63132255 .00004758 00000-0 36151-2 0 9994
2 28673 89.8189 318.0315 0056854 185.8114 190.5155 13.92862559537795
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0044
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
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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