Graveyard Orbit
The final resting place for retired satellites, a disposal orbit where defunct spacecraft are sent to stay out of the way
SCOUT B DEB (29279)
COSPAR: 1968-066N | Alt Name: deb Explorer 39
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 8, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29279
International Designator
1968-066N
Epoch
Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:37:06 GMT
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Inclination
80.60°
Right Ascension
280.68°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
233.53°
Period
105.14 min
Mean Motion
13.70 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT B DEB
Alternative Name
deb Explorer 39
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 29279U 68066N 26176.98410836 .00007151 00000-0 32578-2 0 9997
2 29279 80.5953 280.6756 0509031 233.5306 121.7917 13.69645214 52731
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
0.0123
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Manufacturer
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Power System
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