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SATCOM 3 DEB (32990)
COSPAR: 1979-101R | Alt Name: Unknown deb
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1979
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
32990
International Designator
1979-101R
Epoch
Sat, 25 Jun 2022 11:24:41 GMT
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Inclination
7.03°
Right Ascension
215.06°
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Argument of Perigee
224.59°
Period
792.61 min
Mean Motion
1.82 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATCOM 3 DEB
Alternative Name
Unknown deb
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RCA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 32990U 79101R 22175.47547965 -.00000125 00000-0 00000+0 0 9993
2 32990 7.0322 215.0620 5060493 224.5900 263.5182 1.81677887 96357
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.
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0025
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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