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COBE DEB (22771)
COSPAR: 1989-089AG | Alt Name: deb COBE
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 18, 1989
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 5920-8
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
22771
International Designator
1989-089AG
Decay Date
10/5/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COBE DEB
Alternative Name
deb COBE
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
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.
Physical Characteristics
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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0083
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
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Power System
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ADCS
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