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SCOUT G-1 DEB (43330)
COSPAR: 1988-033L | Alt Name: NNS O-23 insulation
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 26, 1988
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
43330
International Designator
1988-033L
Epoch
Tue, 27 Jan 2026 04:58:53 GMT
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Inclination
90.32°
Right Ascension
14.07°
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Argument of Perigee
6.32°
Period
108.05 min
Mean Motion
13.33 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT G-1 DEB
Alternative Name
NNS O-23 insulation
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Latest TLEs
1 43330U 88033L 26027.20756060 .00000986 00000-0 18159-2 0 9997
2 43330 90.3156 14.0677 0190079 6.3190 354.0283 13.32764770640813
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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