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COSMOS 1813 DEB (19563)
COSPAR: 1987-004HC | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-1813
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
January 15, 1987
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19563
International Designator
1987-004HC
Decay Date
1/13/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 1813 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-1813
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
UNKS
Country
USSR
Constellation
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Major Events
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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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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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