FOTON-M 3 DEB (32246)

COSPAR: 2007-040C | Alt Name: KB electropitaniya
DECAYED

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FOTON-M 3 DEB Satellite Image
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Launch Details

Launch Date

September 14, 2007

Launch Pad

LC1

Launch Vehicle

Soyuz-U-PVB

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

32246

International Designator

2007-040C

Decay Date

12/2/2007

Basic Satellite Info

Name

FOTON-M 3 DEB

Alternative Name

KB electropitaniya

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

RVSNR

Country

Russia

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

1

Diameter

1.8

Span

1.8

Dry Mass

810

Launch Mass

810

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

1.5827

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

KBE

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

TSSKBP

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Zenit KBE

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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