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SALYUT 5 DEB (09385)
COSPAR: 1976-057J | Alt Name: deb Salyut-5
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 22, 1976
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC81/23
Launch Vehicle
Proton-K
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09385
International Designator
1976-057J
Decay Date
9/15/1976
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
SALYUT 5 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Salyut-5
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GUKOSR
Country
USSR
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
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Equipment
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