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OPS 4983 DEB (01333)
COSPAR: 1965-031E | Alt Name: deb Agena D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 28, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
PALC2-4
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3 Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01333
International Designator
1965-031E
Decay Date
5/8/1965
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 4983 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Agena D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
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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