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OPS 4682 DEB (38382)
COSPAR: 1965-027CK | 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
38382
International Designator
1965-027CK
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:10:22 GMT
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Inclination
90.25°
Right Ascension
9.33°
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Argument of Perigee
123.72°
Period
111.04 min
Mean Motion
12.97 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
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Latest TLEs
1 38382U 65027CK 26183.96553924 .00000600 00000-0 20582-2 0 9992
2 38382 90.2493 9.3277 0027077 123.7165 236.6542 12.96790133 64479
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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0.008
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Purpose
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Manufacturer
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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