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TIROS 6 DEB (29006)
COSPAR: 1962-047F | Alt Name: deb Tiros VI
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 18, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29006
International Designator
1962-047F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:16:10 GMT
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Inclination
58.31°
Right Ascension
315.99°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
47.10°
Period
96.91 min
Mean Motion
14.86 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TIROS 6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Tiros VI
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 29006U 62047F 26185.09456369 .00000747 00000-0 10901-3 0 9992
2 29006 58.3103 315.9854 0012495 47.1038 313.1052 14.85948411704144
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
0.0046
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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