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WESTAR 6 DEB (14771)
COSPAR: 1984-011R | Alt Name: deb PAM-D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 3, 1984
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
14771
International Designator
1984-011R
Decay Date
2/28/1984
Basic Satellite Info
Name
WESTAR 6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb PAM-D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
HSES
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
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