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OPS 4682 DEB (59149)
COSPAR: 1965-027HR | 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
59149
International Designator
1965-027HR
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 17:34:45 GMT
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Inclination
90.25°
Right Ascension
17.97°
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Argument of Perigee
54.00°
Period
110.62 min
Mean Motion
13.02 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4682 DEB
Alternative Name
N/A
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 59149U 65027HR 26200.73246712 .00000167 00000+0 51422-3 0 9990
2 59149 90.2545 17.9730 0039898 54.0033 306.4779 13.01724634509881
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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