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TANSEI-3 DEB (09981)
COSPAR: 1977-012E | Alt Name: Tansei 3 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1977
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
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Launch Vehicle
Mu-3H
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09981
International Designator
1977-012E
Epoch
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 14:36:28 GMT
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Inclination
65.21°
Right Ascension
322.92°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
298.82°
Period
132.77 min
Mean Motion
10.85 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
TANSEI-3 DEB
Alternative Name
Tansei 3 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISAS
Country
Japan
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 09981U 77012E 26174.60866346 .00000236 00000-0 71687-3 0 9996
2 09981 65.2072 322.9207 1692387 298.8242 45.3093 10.84559746950891
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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Radar Cross Section
0.0678
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Payload
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Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
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Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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