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SCOUT X-4 DEB (02986)
COSPAR: 1964-026E | Alt Name: deb Transit VC
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 4, 1964
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
LC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02986
International Designator
1964-026E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 00:35:45 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
90.47°
Right Ascension
193.27°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
169.60°
Period
102.38 min
Mean Motion
14.07 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT X-4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Transit VC
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 02986U 64026E 26185.02483136 .00000347 00000-0 20185-3 0 9995
2 02986 90.4744 193.2686 0046428 169.6032 190.6122 14.06532932176832
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
0
Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0774
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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