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NOAA 12 DEB (37831)
COSPAR: 1991-032D | Alt Name: deb NOAA 12
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 14, 1991
Launch Site
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Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
37831
International Designator
1991-032D
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 18:06:10 GMT
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Inclination
98.13°
Right Ascension
246.86°
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Argument of Perigee
218.54°
Period
96.75 min
Mean Motion
14.88 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 12 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 12
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 37831U 91032D 26184.75428279 .00022152 00000-0 23898-2 0 9996
2 37831 98.1286 246.8627 0001017 218.5435 257.4975 14.88394287778072
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
0.207
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Unknown
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