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NOAA 7 DEB (28148)
COSPAR: 1981-059J | Alt Name: deb NOAA 7
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 23, 1981
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC3W
Launch Vehicle
Atlas F
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28148
International Designator
1981-059J
Decay Date
3/19/2005
Basic Satellite Info
Name
NOAA 7 DEB
Alternative Name
deb NOAA 7
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
GSFC
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
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0097
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
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Power System
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