STS 102 DEB [PAD] (26723)

COSPAR: 2001-010B | Alt Name: PAD

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

March 8, 2001

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

26723

International Designator

2001-010B

Decay Date

6/7/2001

Basic Satellite Info

Name

STS 102 DEB [PAD]

Alternative Name

PAD

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

JSC

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

0.3

Diameter

0.2

Span

0.3

Dry Mass

Launch Mass

Shape

Irr

Radar Cross Section

0.1037

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

PFR Attachment Device

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

JSC

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

PAD

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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