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DISCOVERER 25 DEB (00109)
COSPAR: 1961-014B | Alt Name: deb Discoverer XXV
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 16, 1961
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-1
Launch Vehicle
Thor Agena B
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00109
International Designator
1961-014B
Decay Date
6/19/1961
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DISCOVERER 25 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Discoverer XXV
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSSD
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
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
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Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
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