Space Brief 20 Sep 2025
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MIR DEB (22225)
COSPAR: 1986-017GX | Alt Name: MAK-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
February 19, 1986
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22225
International Designator
1986-017GX
Decay Date
4/1/1993
Basic Satellite Info
Name
MIR DEB
Alternative Name
MAK-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
NPOE
Country
Russia
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.
Physical Characteristics
Length
0.5
Diameter
0.2
Span
0.5
Dry Mass
16
Launch Mass
16
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.8
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
MAK 2
Purpose
Science
Mission
Science
Manufacturer
MAIO
Life Expectancy
< 1 month
Bus
MAK
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Solar cells, batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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