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NOAA 11 DEB (37242)
COSPAR: 1988-089E | Alt Name: deb NOAA 11
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 24, 1988
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37242
International Designator
1988-089E
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 03:52:36 GMT
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Inclination
98.52°
Right Ascension
161.27°
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Argument of Perigee
64.29°
Period
100.62 min
Mean Motion
14.31 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 11 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 11
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 37242U 88089E 26185.16153696 .00003707 00000-0 14200-2 0 9996
2 37242 98.5214 161.2679 0014660 64.2865 295.9830 14.31110030952173
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
0.2809
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
LMEW
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Power System
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Unknown
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