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COSMOS 50 DEB (01043)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-50
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 28, 1964
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NORAD ID
01043
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
11/12/1964
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 50 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-50
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSUKOS
Country
USSR
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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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