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COSMOS 523 DEB (06240)
COSPAR: 1972-078F | Alt Name: deb S1M
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 5, 1972
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC133/3
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 11K63
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06240
International Designator
1972-078F
Decay Date
11/22/1972
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 523 DEB
Alternative Name
deb S1M
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
Constellation
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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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Payload
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