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DELTA 4 DEB (28247)
COSPAR: 2003-008G | Alt Name: deb Delta 296
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Launch Details
Launch Date
March 11, 2003
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC37B
Launch Vehicle
Delta 4M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28247
International Designator
2003-008G
Decay Date
Unknown
Basic Satellite Info
Name
DELTA 4 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Delta 296
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
BLS
Country
United States
Constellation
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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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Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
deb DCSS-4 F02
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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