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GGSE 3 DEB (44043)
COSPAR: 1965-016L | Alt Name: deb GREB 6
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 9, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-2
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
44043
International Designator
1965-016L
Epoch
Sat, 04 Jul 2026 04:55:42 GMT
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Inclination
70.08°
Right Ascension
265.95°
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Argument of Perigee
283.54°
Period
102.54 min
Mean Motion
14.04 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
GGSE 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb GREB 6
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 44043U 65016L 26185.20534862 .00000688 00000-0 46592-3 0 9996
2 44043 70.0756 265.9517 0020359 283.5402 76.3441 14.04271280378147
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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