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SCOUT B DEB (05319)
COSPAR: 1971-058C | Alt Name: Solrad 10 despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 8, 1971
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05319
International Designator
1971-058C
Decay Date
9/22/1972
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT B DEB
Alternative Name
Solrad 10 despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
Country
United States
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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