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ATLAS-D DEB (04007)
COSPAR: 1966-025F | Alt Name: deb OV1-8
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 30, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
ABRESB3
Launch Vehicle
Atlas D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04007
International Designator
1966-025F
Decay Date
10/19/1981
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS-D DEB
Alternative Name
deb OV1-8
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OAR
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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Payload
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