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THOR ALTAIR DEB [YO] (01582)
COSPAR: 1965-072C | Alt Name: deb DAPP
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 10, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
4300B6
Launch Vehicle
Thor Burner 1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01582
International Designator
1965-072C
Decay Date
4/6/1967
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ALTAIR DEB [YO]
Alternative Name
deb DAPP
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
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Technical Details
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