USA 74 DEB (21956)

COSPAR: 1991-076F | Alt Name: deb USA 74

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

November 8, 1991

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC4E

Launch Vehicle

Titan 403A

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

21956

International Designator

1991-076F

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 74 DEB

Alternative Name

deb USA 74

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NRO

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

Related Satellites

Major Events

N/A

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

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

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