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OPS 7040 DEB (00975)
COSPAR: 1965-003C | Alt Name: P35 despin weight
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 19, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
4300B6
Launch Vehicle
Thor MG-18
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00975
International Designator
1965-003C
Decay Date
7/9/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 7040 DEB
Alternative Name
P35 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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.
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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