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EXPLORER 23 DEB (04019)
COSPAR: 1964-074C | Alt Name: deb Explorer XXIII
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 6, 1964
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3
Launch Vehicle
Scout X-4
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04019
International Designator
1964-074C
Decay Date
7/15/1969
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
EXPLORER 23 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Explorer XXIII
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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