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DELTA 1 DEB (02987)
COSPAR: 1967-020C | Alt Name: X-258 yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 8, 1967
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02987
International Designator
1967-020C
Decay Date
1/30/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
X-258 yo weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
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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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Launch Mass
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Technical Details
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