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COSMOS 334 DEB (04398)
COSPAR: 1970-033D | Alt Name: Kosmos-334 launch debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 23, 1970
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
04398
International Designator
1970-033D
Decay Date
5/25/1970
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 334 DEB
Alternative Name
Kosmos-334 launch debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
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.
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
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Unknown
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Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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