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NOAA 14 DEB (38732)
COSPAR: 1994-089D | Alt Name: deb NOAA-14
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 30, 1994
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38732
International Designator
1994-089D
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 05:59:43 GMT
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Inclination
98.63°
Right Ascension
279.81°
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Argument of Perigee
346.51°
Period
100.36 min
Mean Motion
14.35 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 14 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA-14
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NOAA
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 38732U 94089D 26185.24980866 .00002804 00000-0 10017-2 0 9993
2 38732 98.6342 279.8083 0008477 346.5082 13.5875 14.34886954723629
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
0.6814
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Payload
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Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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