COSMOS 176 DEB (02960)

COSPAR: 1967-086H | Alt Name: deb S1M

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 12, 1967

Launch Site

PLMSC

Launch Pad

LC133/3

Launch Vehicle

Kosmos 11K63

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

02960

International Designator

1967-086H

Decay Date

10/3/1967

Basic Satellite Info

Name

COSMOS 176 DEB

Alternative Name

deb S1M

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

TSUKOS

Country

USSR

Constellation

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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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Material Composition

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Technical Details

Payload

Unknown

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

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Unknown

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Unknown

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