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OPS 8411 DEB (01744)
COSPAR: 1965-055D | Alt Name: Ferret sensor cover
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 17, 1965
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
75-1-2
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
01744
International Designator
1965-055D
Decay Date
4/16/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 8411 DEB
Alternative Name
Ferret sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
Country
United States
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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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