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TITAN 2 DEB (02577)
COSPAR: 1966-104C | Alt Name: Gemini XII waste bag
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 11, 1966
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC19
Launch Vehicle
Titan II GLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02577
International Designator
1966-104C
Decay Date
11/15/1966
Basic Satellite Info
Name
TITAN 2 DEB
Alternative Name
Gemini XII waste bag
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
MSC
Country
United States
Constellation
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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.
Physical Characteristics
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Material Composition
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Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Manufacturer
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Life Expectancy
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