SCOUT A DEB (03213)

COSPAR: 1968-012C | Alt Name: NNS O-18 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 2, 1968

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC5

Launch Vehicle

Scout A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

03213

International Designator

1968-012C

Epoch

Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:10:16 GMT

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Inclination

90.21°

Right Ascension

113.86°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

295.64°

Period

103.65 min

Mean Motion

13.89 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

SCOUT A DEB

Alternative Name

NNS O-18 despin weight

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NAVAIR

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 03213U 68012C   26185.25713477  .00000433  00000-0  34437-3 0  9998

2 03213  90.2060 113.8649 0049537 295.6397 218.4296 13.89325618612815

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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Radar Cross Section

0.0474

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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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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