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OPS 4682 DEB (51487)
COSPAR: 1965-027FX | Alt Name: N/A
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Launch Date
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Launch Site
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Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
51487
International Designator
1965-027FX
Epoch
Thu, 02 Jul 2026 23:22:06 GMT
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Inclination
90.23°
Right Ascension
7.07°
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Argument of Perigee
114.23°
Period
111.11 min
Mean Motion
12.96 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4682 DEB
Alternative Name
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Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
Unknown
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Latest TLEs
1 51487U 65027FX 26183.97368697 .00000164 00000+0 54872-3 0 9999
2 51487 90.2321 7.0693 0028735 114.2260 38.8696 12.95963035565593
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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