DIAMANT B DEB (05268)

COSPAR: 1971-030H | Alt Name: deb Tournesol

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 15, 1971

Launch Site

FRGUI

Launch Pad

Diamant

Launch Vehicle

Diamant B

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

05268

International Designator

1971-030H

Decay Date

3/22/1975

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CNES France satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DIAMANT B DEB

Alternative Name

deb Tournesol

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

CNES

Country

France

Constellation

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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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Unknown

Mission

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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