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SATCOM 3 DEB (49960)
COSPAR: 1979-101AE | Alt Name: deb Satcom 3
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 7, 1979
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 3914
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
49960
International Designator
1979-101AE
Epoch
Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:31:14 GMT
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Inclination
8.61°
Right Ascension
297.68°
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Argument of Perigee
50.04°
Period
770.40 min
Mean Motion
1.87 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SATCOM 3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Satcom 3
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RCA
Country
United States
Constellation
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 49960U 79101AE 23348.10503287 -.00000043 00000-0 00000+0 0 9999
2 49960 8.6072 297.6836 5425695 50.0430 346.3214 1.86916210 59339
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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