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OPS 1584 DEB (02635)
COSPAR: 1966-118B | Alt Name: OPS 1584 sensor cover
DECAYED
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Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
December 29, 1966
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Thor SLV-2A Agena D
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
02635
International Designator
1966-118B
Decay Date
3/23/1967
Basic Satellite Info
Name
OPS 1584 DEB
Alternative Name
OPS 1584 sensor cover
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
SAFSP
Country
United States
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
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Diameter
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Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
Unknown
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
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