COSMOS 2031 DEB (20206)

COSPAR: 1989-056D | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2031
DECAYED

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COSMOS 2031 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

July 18, 1989

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

20206

International Designator

1989-056D

Decay Date

9/4/1989

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 2031 DEB

Alternative Name

deb Kosmos-2031

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

UNKS

Country

USSR

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.
Physical Characteristics

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Dry Mass

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Launch Mass

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Shape

N/A

Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

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Motor

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Equipment

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