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SL-3 DEB (00430)
COSPAR: 1962-048F | Alt Name: deb Kosmos-9
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Launch Details
Launch Date
September 27, 1962
Launch Site
Launch Pad
LC1
Launch Vehicle
Vostok 8A92
Orbital Elements
NORAD ID
00430
International Designator
1962-048F
Decay Date
10/8/1962
Basic Satellite Info
Name
SL-3 DEB
Alternative Name
deb Kosmos-9
Type
Debris
Status
Space Junk
Owner
OKB1
Country
USSR
Constellation
N/A
Related Satellites
Major Events
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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.
Physical Characteristics
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Launch Mass
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Shape
N/A
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Material Composition
Unknown
Technical Details
Payload
Unknown
Purpose
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Mission
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Life Expectancy
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