NOAA 12 DEB (38546)

COSPAR: 1991-032F | Alt Name: deb NOAA 12

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 1991

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3W

Launch Vehicle

Atlas E

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

38546

International Designator

1991-032F

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:29:53 GMT

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Inclination

98.38°

Right Ascension

175.17°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

219.50°

Period

100.00 min

Mean Motion

14.40 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 38546U 91032F   26183.22908619  .00001070  00000-0  35289-3 0  9996

2 38546  98.3779 175.1735 0009849 219.5028 153.6379 14.40054836761347

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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

0.014

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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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