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NOAA B DEB (11820)
COSPAR: 1980-043B | Alt Name: NOAA-B solar array band
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 29, 1980
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
11820
International Designator
1980-043B
Decay Date
9/11/1980
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA B DEB
Alternative Name
NOAA-B solar array band
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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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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Unknown
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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