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OPS 4682 DEB (38361)
COSPAR: 1965-027BN | Alt Name: deb SNAPSHOT
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 3, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38361
International Designator
1965-027BN
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 06:03:32 GMT
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Inclination
90.24°
Right Ascension
12.06°
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Argument of Perigee
210.64°
Period
110.74 min
Mean Motion
13.00 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4682 DEB
Alternative Name
deb SNAPSHOT
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38361U 65027BN 26185.25245768 -.00000104 00000-0 -36667-3 0 9990
2 38361 90.2399 12.0565 0031461 210.6399 149.2887 13.00377026588165
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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0.0077
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Purpose
Unknown
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Manufacturer
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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