Space Brief 29 Nov 2024
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SCOUT B DEB (29178)
COSPAR: 1965-063AC | 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
29178
International Designator
1965-063AC
Epoch
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 13:27:53 GMT
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Inclination
69.21°
Right Ascension
178.76°
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Argument of Perigee
4.38°
Period
121.49 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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Latest TLEs
1 29178U 65063AC 24113.56103103 .00000615 00000-0 42642-2 0 9999
2 29178 69.2088 178.7618 0768593 4.3819 55.6524 11.85292181823483
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
0.0148
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