IUS DEB (43337)

COSPAR: 1989-084E | Alt Name: deb IUS-19 SRM-1

DECAYED

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Launch Details

Launch Date

October 18, 1989

Launch Site

Cape Canaveral Space Force Station

Launch Pad

LC39B

Launch Vehicle

Space Shuttle

Orbital Elements

NORAD ID

43337

International Designator

1989-084E

Decay Date

6/19/2018

Basic Satellite Info

Name

IUS DEB

Alternative Name

deb IUS-19 SRM-1

Type

Debris

Status

Space Junk

Owner

MSFC

Country

United States

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.

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Shape

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Radar Cross Section

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Visual Magnitude

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Material Composition

Unknown

Technical Details

Payload

slag

Purpose

Unknown

Mission

Unknown

Manufacturer

Unknown

Life Expectancy

Unknown

Bus

Unknown

Configuration

Unknown

Motor

Unknown

Equipment

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Power System

Unknown

ADCS

Unknown

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