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ATLAS D DEB (02228)
COSPAR: 1966-046E | Alt Name: deb Atlas 5304
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 1, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC14
Launch Vehicle
Atlas SLV-3
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02228
International Designator
1966-046E
Decay Date
6/30/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ATLAS D DEB
Alternative Name
deb Atlas 5304
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
LERC/AFSSD
Country
United States
Constellation
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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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