DELTA 1 DEB (06205)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb Delta 90
DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 23, 1972

Launch Pad

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Launch Vehicle

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Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06205

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

9/26/1972

Basic Satellite Info

Name

DELTA 1 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Delta 90

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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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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Mission

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