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SL-8 DEB (01402)
COSPAR: 1965-020AN | Alt Name: deb Kosmos 65S3 No. 4L
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 15, 1965
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC41/15
Launch Vehicle
Kosmos 65S3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01402
International Designator
1965-020AN
Decay Date
5/13/1967
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-8 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos 65S3 No. 4L
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
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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