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M-5 DEB (29482)
COSPAR: 2006-041D | Alt Name: SSSAT
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 22, 2006
Launch Site
KSCUT
Launch Pad
M-V
Launch Vehicle
M-V
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
29482
International Designator
2006-041D
Decay Date
9/25/2006
Basic Satellite Info
Name
M-5 DEB
Alternative Name
SSSAT
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISASJ
Country
Japan
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
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
6
Launch Mass
6
Shape
Box+Sail
Radar Cross Section
0.0006
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
SolarSail Subpayload Sat
Purpose
Technology
Mission
Technology
Manufacturer
ISASJ
Life Expectancy
?
Bus
SSP
Configuration
Solar sail on rocket stage
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Batteries
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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