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DELTA 4 DEB (27563)
COSPAR: 2002-051C | Alt Name: deb Delta 293
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 2002
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4M+(4,2)
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
27563
International Designator
2002-051C
Decay Date
11/30/2002
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 293
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BLS
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
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.143
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
deb DCSS-4 F01
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
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Power System
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ADCS
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Transmitter Frequency
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