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ISS DEB (41327)
COSPAR: 1998-067HS | Alt Name: Fleshka "SMS na MKS"
DECAYED
Image
Additional Sources
Launch Details
Launch Date
November 20, 1998
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC39A
Launch Vehicle
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41327
International Designator
1998-067HS
Decay Date
3/25/2016
Basic Satellite Info
Name
ISS DEB
Alternative Name
Fleshka "SMS na MKS"
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
RKKE
Country
Russia
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
0.2
Diameter
0.1
Span
0.2
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
Cyl
Radar Cross Section
0.055
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Memorial
Mission
Memorial
Manufacturer
RKKE
Life Expectancy
few weeks
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Towel-bag with flash-drive
Motor
None
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
None
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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