OPS 4682 DEB (38458)

COSPAR: 1965-027FP | 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

38458

International Designator

1965-027FP

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 17:54:44 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

90.24°

Right Ascension

7.17°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

236.89°

Period

111.33 min

Mean Motion

12.93 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 38458U 65027FP  26183.74635251  .00000234  00000-0  82694-3 0  9992

2 38458  90.2433   7.1741 0026678 236.8911 122.9647 12.93432798615674

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0074

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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