MSG 1 DEB [COOLER COVER] (39998)

COSPAR: 2002-040E | Alt Name: SEVIRI Cooler Cover

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 28, 2002

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

ELA3

Launch Vehicle

Ariane 5G

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

39998

International Designator

2002-040E

Epoch

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 08:42:16 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

12.44°

Right Ascension

14.84°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

66.78°

Period

1423.07 min

Mean Motion

1.01 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

MSG 1 DEB [COOLER COVER]

Alternative Name

SEVIRI Cooler Cover

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

EUMET

Country

EUMETSAT

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 39998U 02040E   26183.36269014 -.00000087  00000-0  00000-0 0  9991

2 39998  12.4422  14.8384 0006395  66.7815 299.1105  1.01189976 17994

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.

Physical Characteristics

Length

0.1

Diameter

1.55

Span

1.55

Dry Mass

8.4

Launch Mass

8.4

Shape

Disk

Radar Cross Section

0.003

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

SENER

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

MSG cover

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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