USA 299 DEB (54246)

COSPAR: 2020-029D | Alt Name: OTV-6 Service Module

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 17, 2020

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

SLC41

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 501

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

54246

International Designator

2020-029D

Epoch

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 12:24:28 GMT

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Inclination

45.03°

Right Ascension

56.91°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

40.57°

Period

88.91 min

Mean Motion

16.20 rev/day

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OTV-SM bus United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 299 DEB

Alternative Name

OTV-6 Service Module

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFRCO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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Major Events

N/A

Latest TLEs

1 54246U 20029D   22321.51699171  .00842765  10104-4  43283-3 0  9998

2 54246  45.0264  56.9144 0004159  40.5718  79.0108 16.19563101  3198

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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

Length

0.5

Diameter

2.9

Span

Dry Mass

500

Launch Mass

500

Shape

Annulus

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

X-37B Service Module

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

BOHB

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

OTV-SM

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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