FTV 1154 DEB (00279)

COSPAR: N/A | Alt Name: Discoverer 39 camera door

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 18, 1962

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

Unknown

Launch Vehicle

Unknown

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

00279

International Designator

N/A

Decay Date

4/21/1962

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FTV 1154 DEB

Alternative Name

Discoverer 39 camera door

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NRO/CIA

Country

United States

Constellation

N/A

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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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Technical Details

Payload

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Purpose

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Mission

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Manufacturer

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Life Expectancy

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Configuration

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