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SATCOM 3 DEB (32989)
COSPAR: 1979-101Q | 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
32989
International Designator
1979-101Q
Epoch
Thu, 21 May 2026 00:27:38 GMT
Apogee
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Perigee
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Inclination
9.93°
Right Ascension
48.09°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
171.59°
Period
775.44 min
Mean Motion
1.86 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 32989U 79101Q 26141.01919740 -.00000154 00000-0 00000-0 0 9995
2 32989 9.9308 48.0890 4782092 171.5895 0.3319 1.85700959124400
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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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0631
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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