COSMOS 1654 DEB (15895)

COSPAR: 1985-039J | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1654

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 23, 1985

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC31

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

15895

International Designator

1985-039J

Decay Date

6/23/1985

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 1654 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-1654

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

GUKOS

Country

USSR

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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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Unknown

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Unknown

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