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ATLAS F DEB (29197)
COSPAR: 1978-047C | Alt Name: SVS yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 13, 1978
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3E
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F/SVS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29197
International Designator
1978-047C
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:30:04 GMT
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Inclination
63.63°
Right Ascension
39.87°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
2.38°
Period
110.40 min
Mean Motion
13.04 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS F DEB
Alternative Name
SVS yo weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29197U 78047C 26185.02088720 .00205428 00000-0 47464-1 0 9990
2 29197 63.6321 39.8735 0997667 2.3764 145.1335 13.04386879760781
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Radar Cross Section
0.0817
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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