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ANDE DEB [AVIONICS DECK] (35695)
COSPAR: 2009-038G | Alt Name: ICU Avionics Deck
DECAYED
Image
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Launch Details
Launch Date
July 15, 2009
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Space Shuttle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
35695
International Designator
2009-038G
Decay Date
2/19/2010
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ANDE DEB [AVIONICS DECK]
Alternative Name
ICU Avionics Deck
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
STP/NRL
Country
United States
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
0.3
Diameter
0.6
Span
0.6
Dry Mass
19
Launch Mass
19
Shape
Disk
Radar Cross Section
0.1846
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
MEIT
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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