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TRANSIT 18 DEB (35416)
COSPAR: 1968-012F | Alt Name: NNS O-18 insulation
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 2, 1968
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35416
International Designator
1968-012F
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:27:05 GMT
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Inclination
90.02°
Right Ascension
273.43°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
195.05°
Period
105.96 min
Mean Motion
13.59 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TRANSIT 18 DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-18 insulation
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 35416U 68012F 26185.22715209 .00000858 00000-0 11400-2 0 9995
2 35416 90.0237 273.4348 0065555 195.0503 193.4309 13.59067423856853
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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Radar Cross Section
0.268
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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