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OPS 4682 DEB (55113)
COSPAR: 1965-027HC | 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
55113
International Designator
1965-027HC
Epoch
Mon, 13 Jul 2026 05:55:46 GMT
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Inclination
90.25°
Right Ascension
10.09°
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Argument of Perigee
40.30°
Period
111.02 min
Mean Motion
12.97 rev/day
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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 55113U 65027HC 26194.24706772 .00000554 00000+0 18911-2 0 9997
2 55113 90.2493 10.0938 0023609 40.2970 319.9894 12.97059856598015
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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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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