OPS 4682 DEB (51497)

COSPAR: 1965-027GH | Alt Name: N/A

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 3, 1965

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

PALC2-4

Launch Vehicle

Atlas SLV-3 Agena D

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

51497

International Designator

1965-027GH

Epoch

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 04:36:11 GMT

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Inclination

90.25°

Right Ascension

9.75°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

184.94°

Period

111.25 min

Mean Motion

12.94 rev/day

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United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

OPS 4682 DEB

Alternative Name

N/A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

Unknown

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 51497U 65027GH  26201.19179705  .00000123  00000+0  41485-3 0  9996

2 51497  90.2545   9.7452 0036026 184.9419 175.1350 12.94391694421741

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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Material Composition

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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Power System

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Transmitter Frequency

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