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M-3S2 DEB (19844)
COSPAR: 1989-016G | Alt Name: deb KM-D
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 21, 1989
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M1
Launch Vehicle
Mu-3S-II
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
19844
International Designator
1989-016G
Decay Date
2/25/1989
Basic Satellite Info
Name
M-3S2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb KM-D
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISASM
Country
Japan
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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Launch Mass
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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