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SCOUT B DEB (03265)
COSPAR: 1968-041C | Alt Name: ESRO 2B despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 17, 1968
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
03265
International Designator
1968-041C
Decay Date
11/4/1968
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT B DEB
Alternative Name
ESRO 2B despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ESRO
Country
European Space Research Organization
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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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