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METEOR 2-9 DEB (35406)
COSPAR: 1982-116F | Alt Name: deb Meteor-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
December 14, 1982
Launch Site
PLMSC
Launch Pad
LC43/3
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92M
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35406
International Designator
1982-116F
Decay Date
3/24/2024
Basic Satellite Info
Name
METEOR 2-9 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Meteor-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
KVR
Country
USSR
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.
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Dry Mass
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Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0089
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
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Unknown
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Unknown
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