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DELTA 1 DEB (04055)
COSPAR: 1969-064D | Alt Name: deb Star 37D
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 26, 1969
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC17A
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04055
International Designator
1969-064D
Decay Date
2/16/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Star 37D
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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