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FUSE 1 DEB (28422)
COSPAR: 1999-035J | Alt Name: FUSE deb
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
June 24, 1999
Launch Site
Launch Pad
SLC17A
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7320-10
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
28422
International Designator
1999-035J
Decay Date
10/27/2004
Basic Satellite Info
Name
FUSE 1 DEB
Alternative Name
FUSE deb
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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Diameter
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Span
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Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0043
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
OSCG
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
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Unknown
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