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SL-6 DEB (00380)
COSPAR: 1962-040F | Alt Name: deb Sputnik
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Launch Details
Launch Date
August 25, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Molniya 8K78
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00380
International Designator
1962-040F
Decay Date
9/6/1962
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-6 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Sputnik
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OKB1
Country
USSR
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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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