SATURN 5 DEB (06644)

COSPAR: 1973-027L | Alt Name: SAS debris

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 14, 1973

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39A

Launch Vehicle

Saturn V

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

06644

International Designator

1973-027L

Decay Date

11/1/1973

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NASA United States satellites Debris

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SATURN 5 DEB

Alternative Name

SAS debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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.

Physical Characteristics

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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

debris

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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