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SATCOM 3 DEB (32992)
COSPAR: 1979-101T | 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
32992
International Designator
1979-101T
Epoch
Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:34:14 GMT
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Inclination
13.14°
Right Ascension
312.35°
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Argument of Perigee
354.01°
Period
807.67 min
Mean Motion
1.78 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 32992U 79101T 25056.60710858 -.00000094 00000-0 00000+0 0 9999
2 32992 13.1437 312.3523 4670485 354.0087 328.2287 1.78290476114244
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
0.0141
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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
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Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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