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USA 101 DEB (23552)
COSPAR: 1994-017L | 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
23552
International Designator
1994-017L
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
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Equipment
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
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