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THOR ABLESTAR DEB (01323)
COSPAR: 1965-017H | Alt Name: deb Ablestar
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Ablestar
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01323
International Designator
1965-017H
Decay Date
12/23/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ABLESTAR DEB
Alternative Name
deb Ablestar
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BUWEPS
Country
United States
Constellation
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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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