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WORLDVIEW-2 DEB (41739)
COSPAR: 2009-055G | Alt Name: deb Worldview-2
DECAYED
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Launch Details
Launch Date
October 8, 2009
Launch Site
AFWTR
Launch Pad
SLC2W
Launch Vehicle
Delta 7920-10C
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
41739
International Designator
2009-055G
Decay Date
8/11/2018
Basic Satellite Info
Name
WORLDVIEW-2 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Worldview-2
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
DGLO
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
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Diameter
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Span
0
Dry Mass
0
Launch Mass
0
Shape
N/A
Radar Cross Section
0.032
Visual Magnitude
Unknown
Color
Unknown
Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
Unknown
Mission
Unknown
Manufacturer
BALL
Life Expectancy
Unknown
Bus
Unknown
Configuration
Unknown
Motor
Unknown
Equipment
Unknown
Power System
Unknown
ADCS
Unknown
Transmitter Frequency
Unknown
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