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SCOUT G-1 DEB (29211)
COSPAR: 1987-080P | Alt Name: NNS O-27 insulation
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 16, 1987
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29211
International Designator
1987-080P
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 13:32:42 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
90.32°
Right Ascension
120.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
341.61°
Period
101.36 min
Mean Motion
14.21 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT G-1 DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-27 insulation
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29211U 87080P 26183.56438383 .00007676 00000-0 34800-2 0 9991
2 29211 90.3199 120.0649 0068426 341.6060 18.2657 14.20614561105562
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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Span
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0113
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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