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VANGUARD DEB (61446)
COSPAR: 1959-001E | Alt Name: deb Vanguard II
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 17, 1959
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC18A
Launch Vehicle
Vanguard
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
61446
International Designator
1959-001E
Epoch
Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:29:05 GMT
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Inclination
32.88°
Right Ascension
327.37°
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Argument of Perigee
285.86°
Period
115.68 min
Mean Motion
12.45 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
VANGUARD DEB
Alternative Name
deb Vanguard II
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 61446U 59001E 26195.93686374 .00000912 00000+0 33836-3 0 9992
2 61446 32.8760 327.3744 1217670 285.8623 80.2075 12.44795007988351
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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