USA 101 DEB (23274)

COSPAR: 1994-017H | Alt Name: deb P90-5

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 13, 1994

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

576E

Launch Vehicle

ARPA Taurus

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

23274

International Designator

1994-017H

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 101 DEB

Alternative Name

deb P90-5

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

AFSMC

Country

United States

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.

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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Configuration

Unknown

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Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

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Unknown

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