TANSEI-3 DEB (09982)

COSPAR: 1977-012F | Alt Name: Tansei 3 despin weight

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 19, 1977

Launch Site

KSCUT

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

Mu-3H

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

09982

International Designator

1977-012F

Epoch

Fri, 03 Jul 2026 13:42:03 GMT

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Inclination

65.90°

Right Ascension

40.89°

Eccentricity

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Argument of Perigee

251.21°

Period

133.20 min

Mean Motion

10.81 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

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Latest TLEs

1 09982U 77012F   26184.57087003  .00000056  00000-0  23715-3 0  9998

2 09982  65.9032  40.8853 1719088 251.2053  89.5299 10.81065130948047

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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.

Physical Characteristics

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Radar Cross Section

0.0714

Visual Magnitude

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Payload

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Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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