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CIS UNKNOWN 1 DEB (02472)
COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: deb OGCh
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 17, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
Unknown
Launch Vehicle
Unknown
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02472
International Designator
N/A
Decay Date
9/25/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
CIS UNKNOWN 1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb OGCh
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSN
Country
USSR
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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0
Shape
N/A
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
Bus
Unknown
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Unknown
Motor
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