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SCOUT A DEB (04555)
COSPAR: 1966-041F | Alt Name: Altair 2 part
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 19, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC-D
Launch Vehicle
Scout A
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04555
International Designator
1966-041F
Epoch
Fri, 03 Jul 2026 22:59:22 GMT
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Inclination
90.21°
Right Ascension
75.06°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
54.95°
Period
99.11 min
Mean Motion
14.53 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT A DEB
Alternative Name
Altair 2 part
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 04555U 66041F 26184.95789515 .00003299 00000-0 78981-3 0 9995
2 04555 90.2091 75.0561 0042817 54.9508 305.5706 14.52859549426368
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
0.0129
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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