Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
NORAD ID
39245
International Designator
1998-067CZ
Decay Date
10/26/2013
Name
ISS DEB
Alternative Name
EVA debris
Type
Status
Owner
FKA
Country
Russia
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
N/A
Length
0
Diameter
0
Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.0389
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
Unknown
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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