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BION 11 DEB (24708)
COSPAR: 1996-073E | Alt Name: PTDU cover
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 24, 1996
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/4
Launch Vehicle
Soyuz-U
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24708
International Designator
1996-073E
Decay Date
2/25/1997
Basic Satellite Info
Name
BION 11 DEB
Alternative Name
PTDU cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
TSSKBP
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
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.15
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
PTDU cover
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
TSSKBP
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Zenit PTDU cover
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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