SATCOM 3 DEB (29002)

COSPAR: 1979-101E | Alt Name: deb Satcom 3

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Launch Details

Launch Date

December 7, 1979

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Delta 3914

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

29002

International Designator

1979-101E

Epoch

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 00:11:33 GMT

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Inclination

8.62°

Right Ascension

93.27°

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Argument of Perigee

85.04°

Period

791.78 min

Mean Motion

1.82 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SATCOM 3 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Satcom 3

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RCA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 29002U 79101E   26186.00802413 -.00000057  00000+0  00000+0 0  9993

2 29002   8.6151  93.2679 4808361  85.0373  53.6948 01.81869139135806

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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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Radar Cross Section

0.0631

Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Payload

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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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