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COSMOS 2347 DEB (25973)
COSPAR: 1997-079G | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-2347
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 9, 1997
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC90/19
Launch Vehicle
Tsiklon-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
25973
International Designator
1997-079G
Decay Date
11/28/1999
Basic Satellite Info
Name
COSMOS 2347 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-2347
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RVSNR
Country
Russia
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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Launch Mass
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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