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SCOUT E-1 DEB (07331)
COSPAR: 1974-040D | Alt Name: Alcyone sep clamp
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 3, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout E-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07331
International Designator
1974-040D
Decay Date
11/21/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT E-1 DEB
Alternative Name
Alcyone sep clamp
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LARCN
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
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Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
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Motor
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