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SATCOM 3 DEB (32986)
COSPAR: 1979-101M | Alt Name: deb Satcom 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1979
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32986
International Designator
1979-101M
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:16:21 GMT
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Inclination
8.84°
Right Ascension
76.82°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
117.92°
Period
788.35 min
Mean Motion
1.83 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATCOM 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Satcom 3
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RCA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 32986U 79101M 26185.13635793 -.00000063 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 32986 8.8410 76.8161 4814387 117.9175 16.1250 1.82660045122952
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
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.2512
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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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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