SATCOM 3 DEB (29003)

COSPAR: 1979-101F | 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

29003

International Designator

1979-101F

Epoch

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 18:04:16 GMT

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Inclination

9.31°

Right Ascension

41.39°

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Argument of Perigee

191.75°

Period

785.63 min

Mean Motion

1.83 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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Latest TLEs

1 29003U 79101F   26179.75297037 -.00000095  00000-0  00000-0 0  9992

2 29003   9.3107  41.3884 4900083 191.7515  39.4228  1.83292010 86814

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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

0.1589

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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

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