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USA 89 R/B DEB (24867)
COSPAR: 1992-086E | Alt Name: deb USA 89 PKM
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 2, 1992
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
24867
International Designator
1992-086E
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
USA 89 R/B DEB
Alternative Name
deb USA 89 PKM
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
AFSMC
Country
United States
Constellation
N/A
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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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
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Unknown
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Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
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