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DELTA 1 DEB (05566)
COSPAR: 1971-091B | Alt Name: deb Delta 86
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 21, 1971
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2E
Launch Vehicle
Thor Delta N6
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
05566
International Designator
1971-091B
Decay Date
11/16/1971
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 86
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
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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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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