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SCOUT B DEB (29173)
COSPAR: 1965-063X | 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
29173
International Designator
1965-063X
Epoch
Wed, 09 Apr 2014 00:09:50 GMT
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Inclination
69.26°
Right Ascension
311.73°
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Argument of Perigee
2.16°
Period
121.54 min
Mean Motion
11.85 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
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29173U 65063X 14098.00683139 .00000094 00000-0 87837-3 0 9993
2 29173 69.2635 311.7270 0746991 2.1560 61.8794 11.84753377399143
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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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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