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THOR ALTAIR DEB (01290)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: P35 unk debris
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 18, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
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Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01290
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
10/1/1965
Basic Satellite Info
Name
THOR ALTAIR DEB
Alternative Name
P35 unk debris
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
Country
United States
Constellation
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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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