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PSLV DEB (34221)
COSPAR: 2001-049PR | Alt Name: deb PSLV-C3 PS4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 22, 2001
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
FLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
34221
International Designator
2001-049PR
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 02:04:42 GMT
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Inclination
98.50°
Right Ascension
131.02°
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Argument of Perigee
82.42°
Period
95.15 min
Mean Motion
15.13 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PSLV DEB
Alternative Name
deb PSLV-C3 PS4
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 34221U 01049PR 26185.08659971 .00003384 00000-0 19028-3 0 9994
2 34221 98.4997 131.0232 0041560 82.4204 278.1742 15.13381891316931
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
0.0161
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Unknown
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LPSC
Life Expectancy
Unknown
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Configuration
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Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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