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RESURS O1 DEB (33281)
COSPAR: 1994-074K | Alt Name: deb Resurs-O1
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
November 4, 1994
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC45/1
Launch Vehicle
Zenit-2
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
33281
International Designator
1994-074K
Decay Date
12/5/2012
Basic Satellite Info
Name
RESURS O1 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Resurs-O1
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RGMS
Country
Russia
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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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0084
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
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Manufacturer
Unknown
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Unknown
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