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SCOUT B DEB (29168)
COSPAR: 1965-063S | Alt Name: deb FW4S 20038
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 10, 1965
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29168
International Designator
1965-063S
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:08:37 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
69.33°
Right Ascension
211.85°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
106.73°
Period
114.55 min
Mean Motion
12.57 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT B DEB
Alternative Name
deb FW4S 20038
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 29168U 65063S 26184.50598575 .00004562 00000-0 21811-1 0 9992
2 29168 69.3272 211.8507 0351803 106.7326 43.2227 12.57122647632295
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
0.0856
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Payload
Unknown
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Unknown
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