SALYUT 7 DEB (14976)

COSPAR: 1982-033BJ | Alt Name: D-7-3 EVA-4 debris

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 19, 1982

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

14976

International Designator

1982-033BJ

Decay Date

5/26/1984

Basic Satellite Info

Name

SALYUT 7 DEB

Alternative Name

D-7-3 EVA-4 debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NPOE

Country

USSR

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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Purpose

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Mission

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