M-3S DEB (17162)

COSPAR: 1984-015E | Alt Name: M-3A motor debris

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

February 14, 1984

Launch Site

KSCUT

Launch Pad

Launch Vehicle

Mu-3S

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

17162

International Designator

1984-015E

Decay Date

9/8/1987

Basic Satellite Info

Name

M-3S DEB

Alternative Name

M-3A motor debris

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ISASM

Country

Japan

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

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Radar Cross Section

0.11

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

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Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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