2nd Starlink Debris Event in 3 Months Raises Alarm | KeepTrack X Report
A second Starlink satellite has generated on-orbit debris in just over 3 months, threatening SpaceX's 10,151-satellite working constellation.
SCOUT D-1 DEB (07430)
COSPAR: 1974-070D | Alt Name: ANS despin weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 30, 1974
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC5
Launch Vehicle
Scout D-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07430
International Designator
1974-070D
Decay Date
10/4/1974
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SCOUT D-1 DEB
Alternative Name
ANS despin weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NIVR
Country
Netherlands
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.
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Dry Mass
4
Launch Mass
4
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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