OPS 4682 DEB (51506)

COSPAR: 1965-027GS | 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

51506

International Designator

1965-027GS

Epoch

Sat, 18 Jul 2026 17:36:57 GMT

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Inclination

90.25°

Right Ascension

13.96°

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Argument of Perigee

4.62°

Period

111.00 min

Mean Motion

12.97 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

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Latest TLEs

1 51506U 65027GS  26199.73399823 -.00000071  00000+0 -27046-3 0  9999

2 51506  90.2452  13.9576 0039793   4.6151  15.2905 12.97327362701147

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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