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PSLV DEB (38842)
COSPAR: 2005-017F | Alt Name: deb PS4
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Launch Details
Launch Date
May 5, 2005
Launch Site
SRILR
Launch Pad
SLP
Launch Vehicle
PSLV
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
38842
International Designator
2005-017F
Epoch
Fri, 06 Feb 2026 10:39:52 GMT
Apogee
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Inclination
98.11°
Right Ascension
103.23°
Eccentricity
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Argument of Perigee
105.12°
Period
94.41 min
Mean Motion
15.25 rev/day
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Basic Satellite Info
Name
PSLV DEB
Alternative Name
deb PS4
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
ISRO
Country
India
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Latest TLEs
1 38842U 05017F 26036.44435648 .00033961 00000-0 13373-2 0 9994
2 38842 98.1080 103.2277 0025384 105.1170 255.2876 15.25240968834172
Source: Celestrak
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
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Launch Mass
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Shape
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Radar Cross Section
0.0078
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
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Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
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Configuration
Unknown
Motor
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Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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