ECHO 1 DEB [MYLAR OBJ] (00052)

COSPAR: 1960-009D | Alt Name: Mylar piece

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Launch Details

Launch Date

August 12, 1960

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC17A

Launch Vehicle

Thor Delta

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00052

International Designator

1960-009D

Epoch

Sun, 29 Feb 1976 05:01:49 GMT

Apogee

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Inclination

47.15°

Right Ascension

2.75°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

181.14°

Period

118.26 min

Mean Motion

12.18 rev/day

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Basic Satellite Info

Name

ECHO 1 DEB [MYLAR OBJ]

Alternative Name

Mylar piece

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

LARCN

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

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Latest TLEs

1 00052U 60009D   76059.20960648 +.00000225 +00000-0 +10000-3 0  9997

2 00052 047.1450 002.7500 1406000 181.1400 000.0000 12.17682743007435

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

0.003

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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