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OPS 1965 DEB (03101)
COSPAR: 1968-004B | Alt Name: OPS 1965 sensor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 17, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03101
International Designator
1968-004B
Decay Date
3/29/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1965 DEB
Alternative Name
OPS 1965 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAMSO
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.
Physical Characteristics
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0
Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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