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USA 14 DEB (17257)
COSPAR: 1985-114E | Alt Name: ITV 2 Canister
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 13, 1985
Launch Site
WLPIS
Launch Pad
LA3A
Launch Vehicle
Scout G-1
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
17257
International Designator
1985-114E
Decay Date
2/23/1987
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 14 DEB
Alternative Name
ITV 2 Canister
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSD
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
1.1
Diameter
0.5
Span
1.1
Dry Mass
20
Launch Mass
20
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.88
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
ITV 2 Canister
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
RCA
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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