USA 229 DEB (37391)

COSPAR: 2011-014B | Alt Name: USA 229 P/L 2

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

April 15, 2011

Launch Site

AFWTR

Launch Pad

SLC3E

Launch Vehicle

Atlas V 411

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

37391

International Designator

2011-014B

Decay Date

Unknown

Basic Satellite Info

Name

USA 229 DEB

Alternative Name

USA 229 P/L 2

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

NROC/USN

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

Diameter

Span

Dry Mass

1000

Launch Mass

1000

Shape

Cyl

Radar Cross Section

Unknown

Visual Magnitude

Unknown

Color

Unknown

Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

INTRUDER 10

Purpose

Ocean Surveillance, ELINT

Mission

Ocean Surveillance, ELINT

Manufacturer

LMSSD

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

NOSS-3

Configuration

Motor

Equipment

Power System

Solar arrays, batteries

ADCS

Unknown

Transmitter Frequency

Unknown

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