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COSMOS 554 DEB (06469)
COSPAR: 1973-021AC | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-554
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 19, 1973
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Voskhod 11A57
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
06469
International Designator
1973-021AC
Decay Date
1/29/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 554 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-554
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
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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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