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CRRES DEB [CANISTER] (29533)
COSPAR: 1990-065AA | Alt Name: G-7B Canister
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![CRRES DEB [CANISTER] Satellite Image](/images/sat/deb2.jpg)
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 25, 1990
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC36B
Launch Vehicle
Atlas I
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29533
International Designator
1990-065AA
Epoch
Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:17:31 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
18.05°
Right Ascension
330.78°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
241.68°
Period
561.99 min
Mean Motion
2.56 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
CRRES DEB [CANISTER]
Alternative Name
G-7B Canister
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 29533U 90065AA 26036.88716474 .00000108 00000-0 57626-3 0 9992
2 29533 18.0468 330.7753 7017151 241.6766 32.3997 2.56231949119019
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
Length
0.4
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.4
Dry Mass
12
Launch Mass
22
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.0664
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
CRRES Large Can
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
Map
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