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HELIOS 1 DEB (07570)
COSPAR: 1974-097D | Alt Name: Star 37 yo weight
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 10, 1974
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41
Launch Vehicle
Titan IIIE
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
07570
International Designator
1974-097D
Epoch
Tue, 30 Dec 1969 23:59:50 GMT
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Period
4175.52 min
Mean Motion
0.34 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
HELIOS 1 DEB
Alternative Name
Star 37 yo weight
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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Major Events
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Latest TLEs
1 07570U 74097D 69364.99988426 -.00000187 00000+0 00000+0 0 9994
2 07570 0.0000 0.0000 0000000 0.0000 0.0000 00.34486728 03
Source: Celestrak
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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1
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Disk + Cable
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Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MDAC
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Power System
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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