BREEZE-M DEB [TANK] (34943)

COSPAR: 2009-027C | Alt Name: Briz-M DTB

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

May 16, 2009

Launch Site

Tyuratam Missile and Space Complex

Launch Pad

LC200/39

Launch Vehicle

Proton-M/Briz-M

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

34943

International Designator

2009-027C

Decay Date

1/15/2016

Basic Satellite Info

Name

BREEZE-M DEB [TANK]

Alternative Name

Briz-M DTB

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

KHRR

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

2.1

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

11900

Shape

Torus

Radar Cross Section

7.2696

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

Briz-M torus tank

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

KHRR

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Briz tank

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

Unknown

Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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