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OPS 9442 (DSCS 2-12) DEB (59990)
COSPAR: 1978-113F | Alt Name: DSCS II F-12 debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 1978
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC40
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIC
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
59990
International Designator
1978-113F
Epoch
Sun, 19 Jul 2026 08:03:14 GMT
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Inclination
8.33°
Right Ascension
302.14°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
126.64°
Period
1466.15 min
Mean Motion
0.98 rev/day
Latitude
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 9442 (DSCS 2-12) DEB
Alternative Name
DSCS II F-12 debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 59990U 78113F 26200.33558645 -.00000085 00000+0 00000+0 0 9993
2 59990 8.3296 302.1426 0154273 126.6371 258.9038 00.98216316 45413
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
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MM
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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