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OPS 6431 DEB (09996)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb USN satellite
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Launch Details
Launch Date
April 30, 1976
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
09996
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
Unknown
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 6431 DEB
Alternative Name
deb USN satellite
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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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Life Expectancy
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Bus
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Configuration
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