M-3S DEB (19665)

COSPAR: 1984-015F | Alt Name: deb M-3A

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

19665

International Designator

1984-015F

Decay Date

12/11/1988

Basic Satellite Info

Name

M-3S DEB

Alternative Name

deb M-3A

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

ISASM

Country

Japan

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

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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Unknown

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

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Unknown

Power System

Unknown

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Unknown

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