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Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket exploded during ground testing May 28, visible from hundreds of miles across Florida. Fireball halts vehicle pending failure investigation.
OPS 6431 DEB (08839)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: SSU 1 cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 30, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
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NORAD ID
08839
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6431 DEB
Alternative Name
SSU 1 cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
Naval Research Laboratory
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.
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N/A
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Technical Details
Payload
SSU cover
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Naval Research Laboratory
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
LIPS
Configuration
Unknown
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