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ATLAS 41E DEB (15616)
COSPAR: 1985-021F | Alt Name: GEOSAT 1 despin cable
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 13, 1985
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas E/OIS
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
15616
International Designator
1985-021F
Decay Date
9/1/2022
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS 41E DEB
Alternative Name
GEOSAT 1 despin cable
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NAVAIR
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
3
Dry Mass
1
Launch Mass
1
Shape
Cable + Mass
Radar Cross Section
0.05
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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