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SATCOM 3 DEB (29004)
COSPAR: 1979-101G | Alt Name: deb Satcom 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1979
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29004
International Designator
1979-101G
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 09:46:24 GMT
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Inclination
8.44°
Right Ascension
86.38°
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Argument of Perigee
99.87°
Period
794.65 min
Mean Motion
1.81 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
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 29004U 79101G 26183.40722711 -.00000083 00000-0 00000+0 0 9998
2 29004 8.4380 86.3848 4833857 99.8681 21.8353 1.81212645135030
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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Radar Cross Section
0.003
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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